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Calming/relaxing bedtime activities

ukasddad

5yo boy, ASD (PDA) and probable ADHD. We have issues transitioning from screen time to asleep (unsurprisingly). The PDA means that reducing the screen time is extremely challenging/counterproductive, and that a strict bedtime routine is also a bad idea.

Bedtimes/bedtime activities vary massively, often in long phases. We had a long period of bedtime stories, which worked well, but is rejected these days.

We had a long phase of him moving bedding around the room or even the house, and falling asleep in different places every night - but now fairly reliably falls asleep in bed.

We had a long phase of stickers - just moving them from the backing sheets to blank paper, and then filing the paper. Now no interest.

We have a Yoto for stories and quiet music, but limited success.

Can anyone think of anything new worth trying around that time that could improve things?

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  • Hi there, and thanks for reaching out to the online community.  I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties your son is having with sleep at the moment - that must be exhausting for everyone!  I am sure our community members will have some great advice for you.

    In the meantime, you may like to have a look at the NAS information on Sleep for parents and carers, which might give you some ideas for things to try with your son.  As you mention PDA, you may also find our page on Demand avoidance helpful, as it includes some suggestions of support strategies.

    I do hope these resources are helpful to you, and we wish you and your son the best of luck going forward.

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  • Hi there, and thanks for reaching out to the online community.  I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties your son is having with sleep at the moment - that must be exhausting for everyone!  I am sure our community members will have some great advice for you.

    In the meantime, you may like to have a look at the NAS information on Sleep for parents and carers, which might give you some ideas for things to try with your son.  As you mention PDA, you may also find our page on Demand avoidance helpful, as it includes some suggestions of support strategies.

    I do hope these resources are helpful to you, and we wish you and your son the best of luck going forward.

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