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Solving sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders : a guide for frazzled families

By: Katz, Terry [author.].
Contributor(s): Malow, Beth A [author.].
Publisher: Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2014Description: 146 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781606131954; 1606131958.Subject(s): AUTISM | SLEEP DISORDERS | PARENT GUIDES | CHILDREN
Contents:
The basics of sleep -- Autism spectrum disorders and sleep : what is the connection? what are the causes? -- Research that documents the effectiveness of sleep education -- Evaluating daily routines and sleep habits -- Partnering with your child's health care provider -- Getting ready for bed : things can get better! -- Falling asleep and staying asleep -- Are we there yet? -- Sleeping away from home -- Appendices -- Appendix A : sleep surveys and questionnaires -- Appendix B : BEARS -- Appendix C : children's sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ) -- Appendix D : family inventory of sleep habits (FISH) -- Appendix E : bedtime routines worksheet -- Appendix F : visual supports for bedtime routines -- Appendix G : bedtime pass -- Appendix H: sleep record.
Summary: "The authors show parents how to evaluate both daytime and nighttime habits and routines—exercise, lighting, caffeine consumption, bedtime preparation, sleep environment—to identify causes of impaired sleep and make necessary modifications. Parents are then taught to use strategies—social stories, visual schedules, visual cues, rewards—to help their child get ready for bed, fall asleep, and stay asleep." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The basics of sleep -- Autism spectrum disorders and sleep : what is the connection? what are the causes? -- Research that documents the effectiveness of sleep education -- Evaluating daily routines and sleep habits -- Partnering with your child's health care provider -- Getting ready for bed : things can get better! -- Falling asleep and staying asleep -- Are we there yet? -- Sleeping away from home -- Appendices -- Appendix A : sleep surveys and questionnaires -- Appendix B : BEARS -- Appendix C : children's sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ) -- Appendix D : family inventory of sleep habits (FISH) -- Appendix E : bedtime routines worksheet -- Appendix F : visual supports for bedtime routines -- Appendix G : bedtime pass -- Appendix H: sleep record.

"The authors show parents how to evaluate both daytime and nighttime habits and routines—exercise, lighting, caffeine consumption, bedtime preparation, sleep environment—to identify causes of impaired sleep and make necessary modifications. Parents are then taught to use strategies—social stories, visual schedules, visual cues, rewards—to help their child get ready for bed, fall asleep, and stay asleep." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

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