Sleep Better!: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs

by V. Mark Durand

When children have recurrent sleep problems, they and their families must deal with negative effects on behavior, mood, social interactions, physical stamina, and performance at school or work. This book offers step-by-step, "how to" instructions for helping children with disabilities get the rest they need. For problems ranging from bedtime tantrums to night waking, parents and caregivers will find a variety of widely tested and easy-to-implement techniques that have already helped hundreds of children with special needs—especially children with autism, Tourette syndrome, and cerebral palsy.

Written by a psychologist who was inspired by many sleepless nights with his own child, this book delivers proven techniques from the author's clinical and personal experience, making it a one-of-a-kind resource for families and professionals.

Genres: Nonfiction, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 1997

Reviews

[Mhd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought and read this book about 2000. Then, I used it frequently as a reference and resource in teacher ed classes I taught. I am just now giving it to a friend in private practice. It is excellent for parents, teachers, and anyone with any sleep problems. While the subtitle refers to children with special needs, it really is a fine guide to all of sleep! Includes some charts for data collection/analysis, bibliography, and resource agencies (dated now but still a start). Really a fine book.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a great book. It went through all the different problems with sleep and what you can do to fix it. Lots of great suggestions.