Sleep difficulties in autistic children: advice on melatonin and other options?

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My child with autism is struggling with sleep/getting to sleep. Any recommendations? Is melatonin worth trying or can we buy it online without prescription? We’ve tried lots of different magnesium and sleep supplements with no luck.

I think melatonin is worth trying. We have it prescribed but some people buy it online.

There are other medications but melatonin is usually the first line tried.