Autism Sleep Support That Works With Your Child's Brain
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High-touch sleep coaching for caregivers of Autistic kids and teens aged 4 to 15, led by registered occupational therapists. No cry-it-out. No extinction. No judgment about how your family sleeps right now.
Registered OTsAn Everyday OT companyBillable to AFU, AHP, DLs, & extended health
The exhaustion is real. So is the way through it.
You've done the research.
The 2 a.m. searches. The books, the parent groups, the contradictory advice. You're not short on effort or information. No one has put the pieces together for your child yet.
Bedtime takes hours, and you can't leave.
The routine starts at 7. Someone is still awake at 11, and only if you're lying right there. One step toward the door and it starts over.
The 2 a.m. wake-ups.
Your child is wide awake, needs you close, and is ready to talk about Minecraft. You have a meeting at 9.
The advice never fits.
Every sleep tip online assumes a child who isn't yours. Most sleep consultants have never supported an Autistic kid.
You've stopped telling people where everyone sleeps.
Co-sleeping, lying with them until they drift off, a mattress on the floor. However your family sleeps right now, it got you this far. It's a starting point, not a confession.
If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. Sleep struggles affect up to 80% of Autistic children, and they rarely respond to generic sleep hygiene tips.
Your family isn't failing. The standard tools were built for a different brain.
Why won't my Autistic child sleep?
Sleep is affected in up to 80% of Autistic children, and they rarely respond to generic sleep hygiene tips.
Autistic children often have real, physiological differences that affect sleep: differences in melatonin production, heightened sensory processing, difficulty noticing internal tiredness cues (interoception), and nervous systems that stay alert long after stress or excitement. These differences are common and supportable, but generic sleep training rarely fits them.
What's underneath the sleep struggle
Sensory processing.
The tag on the pyjamas, the hum of the furnace, the texture of the sheets. Input that other brains filter out keeps an Autistic nervous system on alert.
Interoception.
βGo to bed when you're tiredβ only works if your body reliably tells you it's tired. Many Autistic kids don't get that signal clearly, or get it late.
Arousal regulation.
After a demanding school day of masking and transitions, the nervous system may need hours to come down, not minutes.
Circadian differences.
Research points to differences in melatonin timing and production for many Autistic people.
Monotropism.
Many Autistic minds flow deeply into one interest at a time. Leaving a game, a video, or a favourite topic for a dark, quiet room is one of the hardest transitions of the day. That's an attention style, not defiance.
Anxiety and demand sensitivity.
For some kids, βtime for bedβ lands as a demand, and demands trigger alarm rather than calm. Worries about separation or the school day pile on after lights out.
What makes an occupational therapy approach different?
Occupational therapists are regulated health professionals trained in sensory processing, nervous system regulation, routines, and family systems. Instead of applying a standard sleep-training protocol, an OT assesses why sleep is hard for your specific child and builds a plan around their sensory profile, your family's reality, and your relationship with your child.
High-touch support, four phases.
Understand.
A deep assessment of your child's sleep history, sensory profile, bedroom environment, routines, and daytime regulation. We also flag medical contributors worth ruling out with your doctor.
Plan.
Your family sleep plan, co-designed with you. Realistic for your household, your child's neurotype, and your energy levels. Nothing you'd have to enforce through tears.
Coach and adjust.
Weekly sessions plus direct messaging with your OT between them. When Tuesday night falls apart, you get support Wednesday morning, not at next month's appointment.
Sustain.
We fade support as routines hold, leave you with tools that keep working, and handle JFE paperwork if sleep equipment should be funded.
One flat rate. Every touchpoint included.
$800 per month Β· Most families: 2 to 3 months
- 10+ hours of dedicated OT care each month
- All-inclusive rate (roughly 55% off the equivalent hourly OT fee)
- Message your OT anytime between sessions
- Flexible check-ins and custom planning that adapts with progress
- No hidden or surprise indirect fees
- JFE support for funded sleep equipment
- Billable to AFU / AHP / DLs with approved RTP
- Extended health eligible (plans with OT coverage)
Is it worth it? Most families pay about $720 per month for four standard weekly OT sessions. This program includes 10+ hours of OT support monthly, which works out to roughly half the usual hourly rate, with far more access between sessions.
Free 15 minutes. No pressure, no obligation.
An Everyday OT company.
The Autism Sleep Centre of BC was built by Everyday OT, an ND-affirming occupational therapy practice trusted by more than 750 Autistic clients and their families across Canada.
Our sleep consultants are registered OTs with deep experience in Autism, AuDHD, and co-occurring conditions. They're also parents. No fresh grads handing out rigid plans: real clinicians with real empathy for real-life exhaustion.
βIt has been life changing for all of us. We deeply appreciate all of Rachelle's skills, supports, and suggestions. The level of communication is phenomenal; so responsive and timely!β
Lindsay D.Caregiver Β· Verified Google Review
βHighly recommend super friendly staff and very knowledgeable Oat rachelle has been amazing in helping mine sleep if you have kiddos in need of supports give them a call you wont reget it πβ
Jodi L.Caregiver Β· Verified Google Review
Still have questions?
The answers below cover what most families ask before booking. Anything else, bring to your free call.
Do you work with families across Canada?
Do you use cry-it-out or extinction methods?
What ages do you support?
How do we know if this is a good fit?
Is this covered by Autism Funding or extended health?
Can I claim this on my taxes?
What does the flat rate cover?
How often do we meet?
Can I message my OT between sessions?
How long does the program last?
We already have an OT. Can we still join?
My child takes melatonin. Is that a problem?
My teen doesn't want help. Now what?
Do you work with my child directly or with me?
What happens after I book a call?
Ready for easier nights?
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