Maybe swinging before laying right into bed, listening to some water CD w/ a sleep timer, or a weighted thing over the ankles...

Kris

Herding12, Alex is so strong that the ankle weights would go flying!lol, thanks though! I wish we lived near a park I would like to try the swinging, and music only keeps him up longer, so thats out. He is on so many Med's yet still does not sleep! The worst is he sometimes gets out at night, and this is so scary! He broke the safty locks on the doors, and anything else I've rigged to prevent elopement!Dunno....

I so feel your pain. Sam is up no later than 7 on the weekendsl. I guess it's because he gets up at 6 during the week.
I would suggest melatonin to help him sleep but not sure what medicine your son is on?

Hi! Oh, lol years. Sometimes a weighted blanket on his legs would help? Also, the music thing I don't mean music, I mean brainwave sleep therapy. Ask an O.T. about it and I can tell you which ones I listen to that will put me to sleep. Also, the swinging, you can get them and install them in a room in your house for a really cheap price with good quality and good installation. If you look on my website under adaptive sensory, http://chat1autism.wetpaint.com/ you will see what they look like and how to get them. They are awesome. Also being on so many meds can alter sleep patterns, so you may want to talk to the doctor about that. You can have a small alarm sensor that goes from the doors to your room so you know if he's trying to get out of the house. What functioning level is he? I think I will add the CDs that are brainwave sleep therapy to my site too and on here after I look at what they are again. Also, using surgical brushing downward calms the body and nerves.:)

Hugs,
Kris

HAve you tried for the mornings one of those alarm clocks that slowly increases the amount of "natural light" with a broad spectrum light bulb. It is suposed to mimic the rising of the sun and help with the "awake" feelings. I've spoken with people who work night shift that find this tool very helpful.

Hi Years
heres an idea or two that maybe you have not tried.
Wake him up eailier than normal yes... i said eailier LOL
Maybe he needs more transistion time, maybe he needs a morning visual schedual. I
ll make ya one and e mail it to ya if ya need.
Just send me a message on his routine :)
And... Maybe..a rocking chair will help. That helps steven. But when he is up in the middle of the night, hes up. all the lavender calming baths soothing music weighted blankets just arent enough. But they do help calm. But not sleep!
let me know if you need a schedual~
have you gotten a break lately?