My young adult son has Asperger’s syndrome and, over the years, has had complications with his normal sleep cycle. In order to provide him with examples of his dreams in a more normal and restorative way, his teachers have developed a lifestyle that we hope will accommodate the transition to an independent life. If you are the parent of a child with Asperger syndrome, it is important that you not only understand the value of quality. a good night’s sleep, but also help your child find ways to induce sleep, and you will get the rest that you so desperately need.
Implications of CoMorbid Health Issues
Sleep cycles in children with Asperger’s syndrome are often disrupted due to complications of chemical imbalance, neurological deficits and overall secondary stress. related causes. To determine the sleep sleep pattern, your child will first be tested for any other co-morbid health problems. When you have other obvious co-morbid health issues, then start addressing the insomnia and sleep disorders cycles from an Asperger’s perspective.
Purity’s Role in Sleep Cycles
First of all, it is important that children and adults with Aspergers-syndrome”>Asperger first understand, a healthy diet and by that we mean a full diet fruits, vegetables, and minimally processed ingredients Eating whole grains can be encouraged but care must be taken to monitor gluten intake Because celiac disease and gluten allergies diet and a healthy lifestyle of eating, exercise is also vital for a child with Asperger’s who suffers poorly. sleep habit Unfortunately, because of their tendency to tolerate social situations and awkward social behavior, many people with Asperger’s will refuse to participate in exercise or public group events. For an adult with Asperger’s, you should encourage exercise at home or try family activities that encourage regular physical movement every day. This can be very difficult for parents of children with a> Asperger syndrome, but with some structure, your child can be taught. to perform activities without thinking about their routines or fitness.
Ancient Factors
And finally, whether a child or an adult, with Asperger’s syndrome, has a bedroom, as long as it is conducive to a peaceful night’s sleep. Children with AS often enjoy things in isolation. What this can do is lead to a room full of activity, which can interfere with the ability to sleep. So look at the activity room, a room in which your Aspie sleeps and does no other activities. In addition, keep all electronics out of the room and keep the room as dark as possible at night. When you do this, you will find that your loved one, like my son, sleeps more soundly and for longer periods of time.
As a parent of a child with Asperger’s syndrome, I understand, first hand, how the habit of chasing sleep can be. To alleviate my son’s own issues with sleep, I incorporated these daily habits to promote positive health and transition. into better lifestyle choices. My hope is that he will carry these lifestyle habits with him when he finally decides to live more freely.
Resources:
Asperger’s Syndrome – WebMD
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Report:
- www.webmd.com/brain/autism/ mental-health- aspergers-syndrome
- www.autism-help.org/comorbid-disorders-autistic- spectrum.htm
- www. myaspergerschild.com/2009/07/gluten-free-casein-free-gfcf-diet-for.html
