Hi all,
I'm hoping to get some advice re sleep medication-any experience, pros/cons would be much appreciated!
My son (6) is undiagnosed ASD, (but very likely HFA) we are currently going through the motions and are on the list for ADOS testing. One of the issues is the early rising. Every day, no matter what time my son goes to sleep at night, he wakes up before 5am most mornings and cannot settle himself back to sleep again. He wakes up tired and clearly needs more sleep. This has always been the case. He looks pale and tired which won't help his mood, behaviour and energy levels etc and coping with the school day in general. We have tried everything from weighted blankets (which have helped him settle at night) to lifting him for a wee during the night, black out blinds, different bed, etc. We have tried numerous ways to help settle him back to sleep but he just gets cross and upset.
When we first saw the paediatrician, we discussed his sleep and he mentioned a sleeping medication which helps them sleep, I wasn't keen to go down that route but now we are 6 months further down the line I am starting to consider it. Has anyone had experience they could share of sleep meds? Thank you in advance 