#Autism Awareness

Question

Autism Parents: How much sleep do you get each night?

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Answer 1

Varies...Diagnosed with severe narcolepsy so sleep schedule is nuts. Up for a couple of days sometimes. Sleep standing...9 stiches in lip, broken nose/concussion from another fall. By the grace of God, my 10 yr old daughter with autism (severe) finally decided she loves to go to bed!?!? Took some work and a lot of persistence! Think I developed PTSD from her sleep habits (15+/- mins at a time). Earlier ?/past•••life before autism/epilepsy/frustration/self harm/plain ole hard as hell at times?? Miss the hell out of it. However, would I go back to that time before my precious girl?? Absolutely not! Will I have questions for God when I meet Him face to face? At least 1... Why? Why did You do that to her?

Answer 2

Enough, but it’s broken sleep: often interrupted because my son/daughter needs assistance

Answer 3

My son still hasn't slept through the night as 4.5yrs (though we are making great progress after his OSA dx and treatment). We get up every 30 min to 2hrs typically and that usually amounts to a total of 4 hours for me and 6-8hrs for him.

Answer 4

Not enough for nearly 30 years. respite care is good, but I feel awkward leaving her.

Answer 5

First 10 yrs lucky if we slept 2 hrs. Then given prozac and has slept through the night (mostly) since then. 33 now he sleeps more since we had to add seizure medicine 3 yrs ago.