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Sleep issue in Autism

2022-02-08 10:52:52
My son 4 years old has recently been diagnosed as PDD Pervasive Development Disorder & as Mild Autistic. He is not under any medication currently. Few days ago started occupational therapy. Since birth he had erratic sleep pattern, he is awake for whole night & he sleeps only at daytime at a stretch of 7 to 8 hours. He also take a nap of 2 hrs at anytime. How to fix this issue with medication or by any other method? Kindly suggest
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This could fixed adherence to behaviors which is a part of autism...behavior therapy along with medication may help.
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Hello. Sleep issues in autistic children are pretty common. Certain behavioral training methods can be tried. If not, medicine can be given for a few days to regularise and shift the sleep cycle. However, it has to be given with proper consultation with a psychiatrist under supervision. Good luck.

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You can start medicine

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