Kelly Meissner B.Sc., M.Sc. (neuroscience), B.Ed. CEO of Kate’s Kause  sleep resources for AS

Seizures Treat the seizures in order to help treat the sleep GI pain Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or even mild acid reflex is worst at night Treat the GERD to help treat the sleep Pain Tooth, growing pains Illness Ear infections, throat infections

Bedtime Behaviour Put child to bed at same time each night Follow exact same routine each night Eg. Bath, snack, stories, lights out Sleep environment Comfortable bed Darkened room to help cue sleep Use of sound machine

Sleep environment

Sleep environment – Gro Bag (Amazon.com)

Sleep environment

Appropriate bedtimes facilitate stretch of sleep Work toward a minimum 8 hours of sleep Child should sleep approx. same length of time each night

Night time Behaviour – this is the big one! All children will test the boundaries – it’s our job to provide boundaries No getting out of bed unless it’s to use the bathroom! NO EXCEPTIONS! Leave and check method Stay in the room method – works great for young children or children with anxiety Follow good sleep training techniques Sleep sense is an excellent resource for this

Melatonin L-Theanine Costco’s Super Sleep Calcium/Magnesium supplements Epsom salt bath Magnesium Cream

Benedryl Trazadone – should give 8 hours of restfulness Clonidine Gabapentin Clonazapam

Kelly Meissner B.Sc., M.Sc. (neuroscience), B.Ed. CEO of Kate’s Kause