My son has autistic disorder as well as anxiety disorder. Over te past few months we have discussed the possibility of medication for his anxiety and sleeping. I am VERY NERVOUS about this and I don't know what to do. I don't want to see his personality change, aside from fewer meltdowns and more sleep. Does anyone have any advice about what works and what doesn't ? He is starting kindergarten this year and I want… read more
posted about 1 year ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son is almost 16 and he has never been a sleeper! When he was born, the nurses brought him back from the nursery and said he was crying and… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My 6 year old son just got diagnosed with PDD-NOS, and general anxiety disorder in January. I couldn't take him to any stores, or… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son has been taking clonidine for many years. He it is a wonder!!! It helps him fall asleep and stay asleep. He takes the biggest dose at… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@NicholeAnnRoseberry,
I was very resistant to try any medications for my son. But it was the pain of seeing him suffer, increasingly as soon as… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
A natural - over the counter supplemental sleep aid is Melatonin. Ask your pharmacist about it. Also avaiable in Nutrition stores.
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son doctor told me about melatonin. Its already in your body.i have benn giving my son this for six years now . he eight now. no problems .… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
my son was on trazadone for about 3 years and while it helped him sleep it made him gain weight (like 100 lbs ) in the past year and a half.… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thanks everyone for the helpful answers! We have an appt soon so I'm hoping to discuss this then.
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son who is 7 used to take melatonin when he was 3. His sleeping issues are gone now. He takes GABA and 5HTP for anxiety... All of them are… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
When my son was on Adderal, we gave him an over-the-counter med. It was the Longs' brand and it was melatonin. We gave it to him 30… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Have you tried melatonin for sleep? It helps for some, and it is a natural substance that we already produce in our bodies. Beyond that I… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My also 16 year old never wanted to sleep either, and he worried about everything, all the time...in the end we felt we needed to at least try… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son started on Mitazrapin at 7. It was the first time he slept through the night...ever. Still works with anxiety and bed time.
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
What has helped my son sleep (he is 13) is having a radio playing. Listening to the music seems to help him "turn off" his mind and… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Melatonin is very effective and is OTC. Ask your pediatrician,psychiatrist, neurologist, etc. about an effective dosage level. We have used it… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My 9yr old has been taking Prozac for anxiety since she was 6 and it didn't change her personality at all, it just leveled her a little… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Hi. I live in Ballwin MO and was reading your posts. Have you tried a Weighted Blanket for the Insominia? I am the owner of TLC Sensory. Let… read more
posted 11 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Be careful not to strong a medication cuz Will make child pale almost dead like and sleep all the time and not able to do basic things like… read more
posted 10 months ago
Many children with ASD have difficulty with sleep. This can be stressful for children and their families. This informational booklet is… read more
posted 2 months ago