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Episode 7 - Sleep & Autism - Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world
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In this episode of Autism Unpacked, we explore sleep and why this can be a challenge for neurodiverse individuals. Rosie is joined by Dr Nicky Greaves, a consultant clinical psychologist, whose career includes time running a sleep clinical as well as extensive experience working with neurodiverse young people.
Hear Nicky and Rosie delve into why sleep can be particularly challenging for autistic individuals, and explore advice and strategies for prioritising sleep, setting the scene for sleep and falling asleep, and just as importantly, staying asleep.
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Chapters
1. Episode 7 - Sleep & Autism - Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world (00:00:00)
2. Why sleep can be an issue for autistic individuals (00:01:47)
3. Prioritising sleept (00:05:00)
4. Setting the scene for sleep (00:19:12)
5. Going to sleep (00:30:35)
6. Staying asleep (00:36:16)
7. Be kind to yourself (00:38:48)
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