Insomnia and autism

   First, I would like to apologize for not keeping up with the blog. Since the last post so much has happened. In Manny's life that has effected his autism. I took time to focus on those things. And I will address them  in subsequent blog post.

   However, insomnia (the lack of sleep) has been gradually getting worst. When he was a baby he was a very good sleeper. Never a problem . But after about 18 months old he began to have a problem. Till now he is 4 and naps are out the window and bedtime is nothing short of a three ring circus ! Perfect example tonight he as bathed by 7pm and in bed no later than 8 we are still fighting to go to bed it's after 10! I have done this countless times and he has stayed up till 1 or 2 am. I'm exhausted!  And I know deep down inside he is too. For him mornings come early even if he goes down late as mentioned above. He can be up at 5or 6 am. Once he's up he is UP! Manny doesn't stop ! In my mind I'm like how in the world do you have this much energy you didn't even sleep that much.

   To me the sad thing is that if I tell his dr all he will want to do is give him a sleep medicine. Quite honestly I DONT want him medicated for any of his symptoms. But to each it's own right. For someone like myself that wishes to do things naturally I have tried Lavender. For him it will make him sleepy but not sleep. So in questioning around I found melatonin and essential oils... So I will try the latter first and hopefully it will work. I found this blog very helpful you might like it as well. And remember all things are possible with God !

http://pioneeringautism.com/autism-and-sleep/