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How long do you or child/adult child stay up late at night? Or do you get up really early?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

For while now, son is doing really well and sleeping on time although he does need melatonin

March 15
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A MyAutismTeam Member

10pm is Bedtime, regardless.
Stephen usually awakens between 7am and 9am.
I'm awake at 6am so I can have some time to wake up and be prepared for when He awakens.

March 19
A MyAutismTeam Member

I typically stay up till anywhere from 10:45-11:30ish during the week. I don't have to be awake until 7:45, thankfully. I sometimes stay up a little later on the weekends, just depending on how tired I am.

March 15
A MyAutismTeam Member

Um M-F i have ash bed 8:30 and I'm up around 5:15am daily getting husband coffee n lunch rdy he leaves early for work. Than I do ash school snacks n salad for lunch than I wake her up at 7 am if she's not already awake sometimes she sleeps in and I have wake her at 7. :)

March 15
A MyAutismTeam Member

I on days I haven't got live meetings on Microsoft team meeting sleep at 1-2am but now trying 9 pm -10 pm

March 15
MyAutismTeam

How do sleep patterns vary for children with autism?

It's wonderful that your son is sleeping well with melatonin support! Sleep challenges are common in autism, and every child's pattern is different.

Many children with autism struggle with
- Difficulty falling asleep at a reasonable hour
- Staying asleep for only a few Show Full Answer

How do sleep patterns vary for children with autism?

It's wonderful that your son is sleeping well with melatonin support! Sleep challenges are common in autism, and every child's pattern is different.

Many children with autism struggle with:
- Difficulty falling asleep at a reasonable hour
- Staying asleep for only a few hours at a time
- Constant movement and inability to settle at night
- Waking up very early or staying up late

Some parents find their children have an "on and off switch" with no calm in-between, making bedtime particularly challenging. The good news is that with time and the right support (like the melatonin that's working for your son), sleep patterns often improve.

What helps maintain good sleep routines?

Since your son is doing well, continuing what's working is key:
- Keeping a consistent bedtime (non-negotiable)
- Following a calming nighttime routine (bath, books, calming videos)
- Using melatonin as prescribed

Many parents report that establishing these patterns takes time, but once in place, they can significantly improve everyone's sleep quality.

March 15

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