ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism Sleep Problems: Why Standard Advice Doesn't Work
You've tried the calm bedtime routine, the dim lights, the no screens before bed. It doesn't work. Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian explains why standard sleep advice fails for neurodivergent children — from the delayed circadian rhythms common in ADHD to the sensory sensitivities in autism to the racing thoughts of anxious kids. Different brains need different sleep solutions.