Got sleep? Not likely if you are raising a child with ASD

Sleep problems are among the most urgent concerns for families grappling with autism. Nearly 80% of toddlers with ASD have disrupted sleep. Issues related to falling asleep, and more importantly staying asleep result in those living with ASD being in REM sleep 15% of the time, vs 23% of their neurotypical counterparts.  But what about the caregivers? How does this affect them, and what can we do as BCBAs to help? Kelly & Jen talk all things strategy they have learned over the last 25 years. Find the article on sleep here: Sleep problems in autism, explained | Spectrum | Autism Research News (spectrumnews.org) Proudly sponsored by Cite Pro