SENsational - The Special Educational Needs Podcast

ADHD & Autism: Supporting Your Child's Sleep

SENsational - The Special Educational Needs Podcast

Show Notes

We're joined by Helen Rutherford, a specialist sleep practitioner from The Sleep Charity, who has several years of experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people with sleep.

In this episode, she discusses the common sleep challenges experienced by children with special educational needs, expert tips and strategies for supporting your child’s sleep through this seasonal shift and beyond and sensory issues and regulations to improve sleep quality, from winding down rituals to creating a tailored sleep environment for your child’s need

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