Please no answers including duct tape or Super glue. I already thought of those, but turns out that's illegal. He has no problem sitting in bed to watch a movie or play so I know he's not afraid of the toddler bed. He would rather sleep in his stuffed animlas but he keeps getting bruises from sleeping on his toys.
2007-12-03 00:42:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I can't shorten his nap during the day. When he passes out for those few minutes, there s literally no way to wake him. He shuts down to sleep.
2007-12-03 00:50:34 · update #1
Try putting some of his stuffed animals and soft toys in his bed that will not hurt him if he sleeps on them. When he falls asleep move him to his bed with his "safe toys" to wake up there. Maybe after a few weeks, he might start going to his bed when its bedtime.
Once he starts going to his bed to sleep, start slowly moving toys out of the bed, till no toys are left. Also, only have him get in his bed to sleep. Try not to let him play or watch TV in bed. Might take a while , but if you are consistent this may work.
2007-12-03 01:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by SunAngel 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Create a routine that is comfortable for him, and be sure it is followed every night. Toddlers adjust to routines, and most are comforted by them. You might try this:
Brush teeth
Warm bath
Read story, and leave story book within sight
Turn off light
Hum, don't involve words as you leave the room
If he gets out of bed, read story and return book to within sight
Turn off light
Hum, don't involve words as you leave the room
Repetition is the key for this age group, and comforting sameness is perhaps the key for autistic toddlers. You may have to repeat the last two things for a bit, but the message is that this is bedtime.
2007-12-03 08:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot profess to know anything about autism and do not know what it is like in your shoes. I do work with people with disabilities and one thing that seems to work across the board is routine. if you start a routine with him e.g drink, teeth, story and bedtime music...he will learn to associate when it is bed time and if you spend time doing relaxing, calming things leading up to bedtime, he will not be too over excited to hop into bed. It may take some time but I am sure everything wilk turn out positive for you. Good luck, hope I've helped.
2007-12-03 08:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by **amber** 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shorten his nap during the day so he is very tired at bedtime. Let him fall asleep watching a cartoon with the volume turned low. Remove his toys after he falls asleep. Good Luck! All 2 yr olds are difficult at bedtime.
2007-12-03 08:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by MISTY 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he likes sleeping on his toys pick out the softest ones and put them in bed with him. Could be that he is just lonely and likes the company and contact of something familar.
2007-12-03 08:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i do not have much knowledge about autistic children, for my own, i used Christmas lights, the mini blinking colored ones, hang them from the ceiling, over the bed. this is great for children that are afraid of the dark, and do not want to be alone. it gets their attention, entertains them, helps them relax and finally go to sleep.
2007-12-03 08:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by tgdjm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what about sticker charts and rewards?
have you tried all the stuff about modifying his diet, keeping him awake during the day, keeping to a very steady routine?
2007-12-03 08:57:30 · answer #7 · answered by who me? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋