Sleep and Autism: Why It’s So Hard and What Actually Helps
If bedtime feels like a battle in your home, you are not alone. Sleep problems are one of the most common — and least talked about — challenges facing families of autistic children. Research consistently shows that between 50 and 80 percent of autistic children experience significant sleep difficulties, compared to around 25 percent of neurotypical children. The impact ripples across the entire household: exhausted kids, exhausted parents, and days that are harder than they need to be. At AG
