Melatonin

[Lizziewest88]

Hi

My child with ASD has awful sleep. We can get him to sleep but he can’t stay asleep. Today he started his day at 1am. He started melatonin a couple of weeks ago and it’s made no difference. We are back at the hospital next week. I don’t think melatonin is the answer as it’s really for getting kids to sleep. We know all about sleep hygiene and have done everything to support his sleep.
has anyone got any experiences?im so exhausted!

could you ask for slow release Melatonin? We had difficulty with Mekatojin at first for the same reasons as you but switched to slow release and not had any problems since.

What happens at 1 am or whenever he wakes up. Do you put the tv on or other screens? Have you tried giving him melatonin when he wakes up at 1am and staying with him in his bed , in the dark and silence to see if he will fall asleep again?

Hi

He is on the slow release. We have no screens and keep things in the dark, no conversations etc. he stims on repeat with tics for hours.
not thought about giving it at 1am but worth a try.

thanks