both my kids take it. 2 and 4 yo . before it was every night until we had a very smooth predictable bedtime routine. , now only sometimes when needed. The trick it to give it the same time every night and establish a good circadian rhythm . I also use essential oils and sensory diet. you can learn more about sensory diet at www.asensorylife.com

my daughter is the same way right now, but she's improving. I've cut out her daytime naps as of this week, so she's sleep for the night around 9 pm. Our biggest problem is that she gets out of bed and has to find me or she has a meltdown. I'm weaning her from sleeping in the same room with me, but yes I've tried melatonin in small doses and it only works with a steady nighttime routine.. so I just cut it out. The regular bath, soft music, low lights (she likes candlelight) and a couple stories or a bedtime dvd and she's out. I've been enjoying the past couple weeks!

yes- I think try bedtime stories -2 and listening to bedtime music thru headphones while laying in bed. we also make room dark except for nightlight. Using a strict bedtime routine every night helps too.

i have created a sensory room with colour changing lights that help to calm sensory toys bought online and i got my child a teddy yoshi when he stays in bed praise him and keep to routine

Hello Adrisab:

I sympathize with your situation. Sleep problems are common for children with autism. My son used to have the same problems in falling asleep; it took him a long time to fall asleep and he had frequent wake-ups during the night. The situation changed when I learned how to use positive reinforcement effectively to increase behaviors such as Quiet Mouth, Legs Flat On Bed, Head On Pillow, Yawns, and so forth.

I wrote up a description of how to do this. It takes time and effort, but the result is worth it. Falling asleep, going through that complex transition from awake to asleep, and staying asleep are important skills. We parents have to help our kids learn functional skills. Once your child learns to do a skill independently, she will have it for life. It’s worth the effort. Here is my story: http://autismchaostocalm.com/got-autism-need-to...

Best wishes,
Martha Gabler