What to do for a boy who WILL NOT sleep in past 5 am? And when he does get up, he wakes the entire household? This has been going on for six years now and we are all fried *sigh* Any tips?
thanks
Have you considered a weighted blanket?
Weighted blanket can help more than just sleep problems David Hochman
April 25, 2014
Forbes
It’s called a weighted blanket and it might be the secret weapon you’re looking for as a parent of a high-energy kid.
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Traditionally, weighted blankets are used as part of occupational therapy for children experiencing sensory disorders, anxiety, stress or issues related to autism. But even kids without such a diagnosis find important benefits. After a week under his new 16-pound blue chenille Magic Blanket, my son, who’s 10, was sleeping more soundly and waking up happier and more focused than he has in ages.
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“That extra pressure on the body is helpful for kids of all kinds, but particularly for kids with autism and sensory processing disorder,” Zivalich says. The added weight, he says, causes the brain to release neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine that improve moods and induce a calming effect. Temple Grandin has been the most outspoken advocate for using deep touch pressure to soothe special needs children, college students and animals.
