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Autistic 4 Year Old Son - Not sleeping / Eating etc

Lauren

Hi, 

I have a 4 year old son who has recently been referred on for a diagnosis after his recent initial nurse assessment for Autism as he is showing many traits etc.My son finds simple tasks like putting on shoes or jacket and even getting himself dressed without struggling. He starts P1 in August & I am very worried he won't cope very well or find things very hard.

He also currently isnt sleeping at all he will fall asleep but wont stay asleep without someone beside him and he keeps jurking which is stopping him from sleeping a full night he is very restless. 

He is very picky on what foods he eats it very bland / beige food and sticks with very safe foods.

Just looking for any help or advice on how to work with my son and anyone who's currently going through the same thing if they have any tips.

Thanks In Advance :) 

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  • Regarding the sleep thing, my son always found it worse at this time of the year as it gets light early, as well as it being late getting dark.

    It is also harder to get to sleep and stay asleep due to the heat. Relaxing music may help him get to sleep. If he has a duvet, just a sheet may help and possibly a fan.

    If he needs someone nearby at the moment I wonder if you could be in a nearby room doing something at first.

  • in reply to Homebird

    This was even in the darker winter months I have tried fans , black out curtain you name it. His struggle is staying aswell as hes always restless , crying in his sleep & waken up numerous times in Smilee night as I am not beside him I currently am trying a sleep consultant step by step so can see how we go. Thank you though Smile

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  • in reply to Homebird

    This was even in the darker winter months I have tried fans , black out curtain you name it. His struggle is staying aswell as hes always restless , crying in his sleep & waken up numerous times in Smilee night as I am not beside him I currently am trying a sleep consultant step by step so can see how we go. Thank you though Smile

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