Autism and sleep: resources for parents, carers and healthcare professionals
It is estimated that somewhere between 50 to 80% of Autistic children experience sleep problems, compared to roughly 25% of non-Autistic children.
Many Autistic children struggle to get a good night’s sleep. This is often due to problems with falling asleep, staying asleep and/or waking up early. Good sleep is important for all children as it supports growth, development, and learning.
About Amaze’s autism and sleep resources
With the support* of Aspen Australia, AMAZE has developed a range of resources which aim to build a greater understanding of the relationship between autism and sleep. The suite of resources include:
- An ‘Autism and Sleep’ podcast resource
- A digital sleep booklet for parents/carers and their children
- A long form fact sheet focused on lived experience case studies
- Video resources for health professionals and parents/carers.
If your child is experiencing sleep disturbances, insomnia or trouble with sleeping, please consult your healthcare professional who will be able to provide your child with the support they need and discuss possible management options.
Access the resources via the carousel below:
*These resources were independently produced by Amaze with funding provided by Aspen Australia. Aspen Australia includes Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 51 096 236 985) and Aspen Pharma Pty Ltd (ABN 88 004 118 594).