Hi there from a new member! Looking for advice on sleep problems.

Hi there, 

We are currently in the process of being referred to a special needs HV for our 3 year old son. Our HV assessed him both at home and at nursery and felt strongly that he is on the Autistic spectrum. We have been told this might take several months so I'm after some advice on sleep in the meantime. We are having real problems with him being awake for half the night which has been going on for almost a year. He goes to bed fine but then wakes around 2am and is then completely restless (jumping, shouting, constant fidgeting) from then on. He shares a room with his twin brother so we let him come in with us so we don't have both of them awake.  We have tried a weighted blanket but he didn't take to it. 

Does anyone have any suggestions/tips on what we can try until our appointment? 

Thanks in advance,

Nicky