Top tips for helping children with autism to get a good night’s sleep

A co-produced animation from the Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams and young people with autism about what helps autistic young people to get a good night’s sleep. This video highlights the importance of sleep, whilst acknowledging the difficulties children with autism may have with falling and/or staying asleep. Researchers have been working alongside children with autism to look at different things which may help them to sleep. Suggestions include: o Personalised sleep routines. o Relaxing before bed. o Spending time with family. o Engaging in physical activity during the day. o Doing things during the day which makes them feel good. For more information on the Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams, and to see which schools they are currently supporting, please visit our website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/kent-and-medway-mental-health-support-teams #autism, #sleep, #mentalhealth, #mentalhealthawareness, #mentalhealthsupport, #emotionalwellbeing, #schools, #kent, #medway