Our Communities: Children and Young People with SEND
In year one of the Sleep Talkers project, our initial focus was on the children and young people with SEND community.
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Over 80% of children with SEND experience a sleep problem during their childhood
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) typically sleep less (17-43 mins a day) than their prospective cohorts
Many parents feel their children will “grow out” of their sleep problem, or that it’s due to their child’s “condition”
Children with poor sleep in pre-school have an increased likelihood of an ADHD diagnosis
Children’s sleep problems are associated with high levels of parental stress and increase the risk of day time behavioural problems (Journal of Paediatric Psychology and E-Journal of Applied Psychology)
Sleep deprivation can leave parents feeling isolated, lonely and can affect their mental and physical wellbeing
Children and Young People with SEND
Factors affecting sleep
Communication disorders
Visual or hearing impairment
Development delays
Behaviour difficulties
Night feeds
Medication
Continence
Pain
Sensory needs
