My brother refuses to sleep. Help me! A good night rest is so NEEDED, but unfortunately it’s not guaranteed for everyone, especially for people with autism. Younger, my little brother used to have trouble staying asleep. He would wake up by 1am and won’t be able to sleep afterwards. Individuals on the spectrum often have trouble falling and staying asleep. He would wake up in the night frequently and of course, decides that “If I can’t sleep, no one else can”. Many people with autism have other conditions , such as apnea, gastrointestinal problems , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety . What I have learnt is that sensory sensitivitie s to light, sound or touch may contribute to difficulty sleeping. In some cases, people on the spectrum carry mutations that make them prone to sleeping problems. How we eventually fixed Tobi’s insomnia, if I am allowed to use that word is that we set a routine for him to follow. It helps him fall asleep. In my ho
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