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    • Anonymous
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      September 9, 2001 at 1:46 am
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      #3889

      Note: SFTAH transferred this from old data base when site was updated, thus date and name lost, all dates 2006 & 2007 changed during changeover to odd dates.hi im the mother of a 7 year old son who despite trying numerous programs still will not sleep. i have finally given in and have agreed to see a doctor to discuss possible medication . has anyone else been down this route?[|)]debbie trahearn

    • Anonymous
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      February 19, 2007 at 3:11 pm
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      #4977

      My daughter is 13 now (severe Autism) she hasnt slept a full night in her life ,just last night she was awake from 1am and still awake when it was time to go to school, as for Medication we are using a bit of melatonin for a while it helps her settle well ,it doesnt last the whole night ,unfortunately we have tried it before it worked for about a month then it had the reverse effect ,but we gave her a brake from it and we trying it again now
      deb

    • Anonymous
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      February 19, 2007 at 9:12 pm
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      #4976

      hi debs we have also tried that in the past it was great the first night but then had the reverse effect and kofi ws bouncing off the ceiling!not sure what else there is have an appointment with doc on 12th march.respite unit have mentioned valligan but unsure of side effects

      debbie

    • Anonymous
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      August 23, 2009 at 2:34 pm
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      many children and adults with ASD have sleep issues,many have low melatonin levels melatonin is naturally produced within the pineal gland, a glandular organ nestled between the cerebral hemispheres, It tells our body its time to sleep,because levels are low in people with ASD our bodies do not get the message to sleep.melatonin medication can be prescribed in tablet or liquid form from your GPhttp://autismandaspergersinthefamily.freeforums.org/autism-sleep-and-melatonin-t1022.html

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