Autism Sleep Problems PART 2 - TIPS for Better Sleep

[@michellemcwhorter-bd3ph]

Neurons that fire together wire together ❤️

[@AuthenticallyAlexis2023]

Yes!!

[@tracylynnjackson3934]

Thanks for demonstrating all your sleep aids 😊 I’m going to seek some of those products out. Thank you 🙏

[@noname-qx8qv]

Thanks for this 🙂

[@AuthenticallyAlexis2023]

No problem glad these tips could help.

[@michellemcwhorter-bd3ph]

I've heard of using red lights at night to help get melatonin production going. I'm going to try this.

[@michellemcwhorter-bd3ph]

I wonder if there is a connection between cortisol imbalance and autism. Cortisol gives you energy and mine peaks at 9pm. It should peak in the afternoon.

[@AuthenticallyAlexis2023]

There is! Individuals with autism are known to show more prolonged, cortisol, response, and slow recovery from stressors

[@AuthenticallyAlexis2023]

The slower recovery is part of the reason we have delayed processing