Hi Hi.
Sort-of. Up until my child turned 15, I HAD to tuck her in, kiss her and say the same three sentences, every night of her life!!
(That she was home.) If I fell asleep before her on occasion, I would be restless and continue waking until I could go and complete the ritual. I knew it was probably unnecessary, not to miss a night, but it just didn't feel right to. The order of things would feel messed up and unfinished.
Only her need for privacy as she gets older has been able to break the trend, (though still, I will often open her door a crack and whisper sweet dreams.)
Don't know that this helps at all. I reckon in the end the trend will sort itself out, until then, press pause and tuck her in... I think a smile and a hug before sleeping help to ease pent up feelings or misunderstandings that may occur during the day. And , the day will come, too soon, when she'll sleep at home so rarely you'll miss the days you could just go and tuck her in.
Cheers.

Hi! that is georgous. Embrace it while it lasts. Watch the movie another time.

My son is not an Aspie like me, but much the same thing, he would also drag his big mattress into our room at times.

I miss those moments.

My 14 yo granddaughter will get up in the night time and get into bed with me. It is not as frequent now as it used to be. I don't know if it is me or her that want's that good night ritual before she goes to sleep. But I always make the time to go to her room and kiss her cheek and tell her I love her, sleep well and I will see her in the morning. Hope it never stops!! I know it makes me happy to know that she is here, safe, and doing okay.

I wish you the best...

I'm reminded of the 70's show "The Waltons" where at the end of every show they showed the house from the outside as everyone from bed says goodnight to everyone else. Comforting, consistent, constant...what could be wrong with these words?

I was quite old before my Mom stopped "tucking me in". I relished that quiet moment. I just felt so secure and safe when she saw me to bed.

Enjoy it while it is still happening. She obviously still enjoys the ritual, and finds it comforting. Eventually, it will stop.

Cheers.

Yes! I was that way! I slept with my parents (or in the hallway) because I was scared to death to close my eyes at night until about 12! I didn't feel right if someone didn't come spend time with me before I at least attempted to fall asleep.

Today, my six and eight year old kids do the same thing! They have AS and we need to say the same three prayers every night, in the right order, and they yell for me until I come down, even when I am too exhausted. I have to admit though, they have gotten a little more lenient with it, with my prompting.