{"id":6811,"date":"2025-07-08T13:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autism.fratnow.com\/blog\/?p=6811"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:08:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:08:44","slug":"sleep-and-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autism.fratnow.com\/blog\/sleep-and-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"My Sleepy Brain: An Autistic Child\u2019s Story of Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p id=\"downlod-15\" class=\"download-info-grap-23453 mr-top-bottom-10\"><a class=\"download-info-grap-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/autism.fratnow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/key-takeaways-of-sleep-and-autism-autism-infographics.webp\" download=\"\">Download<\/a> Download &amp; share this Knowledge card in your network [Free Download]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;blog-scroll-point-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Introduction&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Hi! My name is Mia.<\/strong> My brain sometimes feels like a super busy playground, even when it&#8217;s bedtime. All the thoughts zoom around, and even tiny lights and sounds feel too bright or too loud. It&#8217;s really hard to make my body and brain quiet down, even when my grown-ups try to help.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep is like a magical adventure for me. When I get to go, my brain rests, putting all the day&#8217;s busy feelings away neatly. It recharges, just like my favorite toy car. When I wake up after a good sleep, the world feels brighter, my head feels clearer, and I&#8217;m ready to play and learn. Everything is easier \u2013 talking, laughing, understanding grown-ups! But when I miss this adventure, the next day feels fuzzy and grumpy.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, I want to tell you all about autism and sleep \u2013 what makes it tricky for autistic kids, like me, to fall asleep, what helps my brain finally rest, and why good sleep makes my day so much brighter.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mr-b-26\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"font-18\"><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrweb-row-23453-342\">\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#blog-scroll-point-1\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#blog-scroll-point-2\">Why Bedtime Feels &#8220;Too Much&#8221; for My Autistic Brain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#blog-scroll-point-3\">My &#8220;Sleep Map&#8221;: My Need for Predictable Routines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#blog-scroll-point-4\">The Tricky Part: Me Staying Asleep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#blog-scroll-point-5\">What Happens To Me, The Next Day, When Sleep Doesn&#8217;t Come<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#blog-scroll-point-6\">My Special Sleep Helpers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#blog-scroll-point-7\">My Wish for Grown-Ups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#tiktok-video-section\">Did You Know About Folate Receptor Autoantibodies (FRAAs) and Brain Development?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#references\">References<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;blog-scroll-point-2&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why Bedtime Feels &#8220;Too Much&#8220; for My Autistic Brain&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]My grown-ups say my brain works a bit differently than theirs because I&#8217;m autistic. <strong>They call it being neurodivergent<\/strong>, which just means my brain processes things in its own special way. Sometimes, that means my brain feels &#8220;too much&#8221; of everything, especially when it&#8217;s time to sleep. Doctors call this <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.fratnow.com\/blog\/sensory-issues-in-autism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sensory and brain overload<\/a>, and it&#8217;s like my brain has too many open tabs, even when I&#8217;m trying to relax in my bed.<\/p>\n<p>And that&#8217;s why, when it&#8217;s bedtime, sometimes these things make my room feel like a giant, noisy, itchy place where my brain just can&#8217;t calm down:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mr-left-ol-40-list mr-left-ul-40\">\n<li><strong>Lights too bright:<\/strong> Even tiny night lights or light from under the door feels like a giant spotlight shining right on my face. It makes my eyes feel wide open, even when I try to close them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sounds too loud:<\/strong> When the house gets quiet, every little sound gets super big! The house creaking, the fan whirring, a faraway car \u2013 everything sounds like it&#8217;s right next to my ear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Textures too weird:<\/strong> My pajamas can feel scratchy, or the blankets might feel bumpy and wrong. Sometimes, even my mattress feels funny, and it&#8217;s hard to get comfy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>My brain won&#8217;t stop:<\/strong> My thoughts start zooming like race cars, or numbers just keep spinning in my head! I remember all the things from the day, and it&#8217;s super hard to make my brain quiet down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>My body won&#8217;t stop:<\/strong> Sometimes my legs feel tingly, or my arms just want to flap, flap, flap! It&#8217;s so hard to just lie still when my body wants to move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, grown-ups, please help make my room quiet and dark, and my bed feel super comfy. If you do, my brain might finally calm down for sleep![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;blog-scroll-point-3&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;My &#8220;Sleep Map&#8220;: My Need for Predictable Routines&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]Even when my room feels just right, my brain still needs a special sleep map. It&#8217;s like a path I follow every single night to get to sleep. My grown-ups help me make sure every step is the same: first a warm bath, then brushing my teeth, snuggling up for a story, and finally, getting into bed. It&#8217;s so important that every single thing happens in the same order, at around the same time.<\/p>\n<p>If my sleep map changes, even just a little bit, it feels super confusing and a bit scary. It&#8217;s like someone moved all the streets around on my regular map, and I don&#8217;t know where I&#8217;m going! This makes it even harder for my brain to calm down and get ready for sleep. But when my sleep map stays exactly the same, it feels like a big, warm hug for my brain. I know exactly what&#8217;s coming next, and that comfort helps me drift off to sleep.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p id=\"downlod-15\" class=\"download-info-grap-23453 mr-top-bottom-10\"><a class=\"download-info-grap-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/autism.fratnow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/why-bedtime-feels-too-much-for-my-autistic-brain-autism-infographics.webp\" download=\"\">Download<\/a> Download &amp; share this infograph card in your network [Free Download]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;blog-scroll-point-4&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Tricky Part: Me Staying Asleep&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]Even with my comfy room and my perfect sleep map, sometimes sleep is still a bit tricky. It&#8217;s not like simply closing my eyes and then poof! It&#8217;s morning.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mr-left-ol-40-list mr-left-ul-40\">\n<li>Sometimes, <strong>I lie awake for a really, really long time<\/strong>, even when my grown-ups are already sleeping soundly in their beds. My brain just won&#8217;t be quiet enough to go on its sleep adventure.<\/li>\n<li>Other times, <strong>I wake up in the middle of the night and it feels like I&#8217;m all alone<\/strong> in the big, dark house. It can feel a bit lost or lonely when everyone else is asleep.<\/li>\n<li>And <strong>once I&#8217;m awake, it&#8217;s super hard to figure out how to get back to sleep.<\/strong> My brain starts whirring again, and I just don&#8217;t know how to turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;blog-scroll-point-5&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Happens To Me, The Next Day, When Sleep Doesn&#8217;t Come&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]When I don&#8217;t get enough sleep, the next day feels pretty tricky. It&#8217;s like my whole world gets a bit blurry and hard.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mr-left-ol-40-list mr-left-ul-40\">\n<li><strong>My brain feels fuzzy,<\/strong> like it&#8217;s covered in cotton wool. It&#8217;s so hard to think, and learning new things at school or therapy feels extra-super difficult.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I get super grumpy really fast.<\/strong> Little things make me upset, and sometimes meltdowns happen even more easily than usual. It&#8217;s hard to be happy when I&#8217;m so tired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>My body feels tired all over.<\/strong> I don&#8217;t want to run and play with my friends; all I want to do is just lay down and close my eyes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And sometimes, it makes me feel even more &#8220;autism-y.&#8221;<\/strong> It feels harder to talk to people, harder to look at them, and even harder to deal with sounds or when things change suddenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;blog-scroll-point-6&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;My Special Sleep Helpers&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]Even when sleep is tricky, my grown-ups and I have found some really good sleep helpers that make a big difference. These are the things that make my body and my busy brain feel safe and calm enough to finally go on that sleep adventure:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mr-left-ol-40-list mr-left-ul-40\">\n<li><strong>The dark cave:<\/strong> My room has to be a really, really dark cave. Even tiny little night lights or light from under the door feels like a giant spotlight to my eyes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quiet sounds:<\/strong> Sometimes total quiet is best, but other times, a soft, steady sound like my white noise machine or very gentle music helps to shoo away all the other big noises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfy clothes &amp; blankets:<\/strong> My pajamas have to be super soft, no scratchy tags! And my blankets \u2013 sometimes a cozy duvet is perfect, but other times, my heavy blanket feels like a big, warm hug that helps my body feel calm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>My special bedtime friend:<\/strong> My favorite soft toy or pillow always comes to bed with me. They make me feel safe and not so alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A calming grown-up:<\/strong> It really helps when a grown-up reads me a quiet story, gives me a gentle back rub, or just sits with me for a little while until I feel sleepy. Their calm presence makes me feel safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No surprises:<\/strong> Sticking to my sleep map (that routine!) every single night is super important. When there are no surprises, my brain knows exactly what&#8217;s coming, and it can relax.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special quiet time:<\/strong> Right before bed, doing quiet things like reading a book, drawing, or gentle play helps my brain calm down. No exciting games or loud TV!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p id=\"downlod-15\" class=\"download-info-grap-23453 mr-top-bottom-10\"><a class=\"download-info-grap-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/autism.fratnow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/my-sleep-map-and-how-i-get-my-rest-autism-infographics.webp\" download=\"\">Download<\/a> Download &amp; share this infograph card in your network [Free Download]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;blog-scroll-point-7&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;My Wish for Grown-Ups&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]So, that&#8217;s my story about sleep. It can be tricky, but it&#8217;s super important to me. My biggest wish for grown-ups is this:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mr-left-ol-40-list mr-left-ul-40\">\n<li>Please understand <strong>it&#8217;s not my fault when I can&#8217;t sleep<\/strong>. My brain just works a bit differently at night, and sometimes it needs extra help to calm down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thank you, thank you for helping me<\/strong> find all my special sleep helpers. Because more than anything, I just want to feel rested and happy like other kids, ready for all the adventures of the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;tiktok-video-section&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FRAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Test &#8211; Key Facts To Know&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221;]Of the 20,000+ individuals tested with the FRAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> test, a significant percentage showed positive results, indicating the presence of Folate Receptor Autoantibodies. Supplementation with alternative treatments like folinic acid has demonstrated improvements in quality of life for many of these individuals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221;]A FRAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> user\u2019s TikTok video, sharing her child&#8217;s positive transformation following a positive FRAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> test result, went viral. Since its posting, the video has garnered an impressive 800K views, 79K likes, 27K shares, 33K bookmarks, and over 3K comments. 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Even more challenging is navigating what programs, treatments, therapies, and diets will help them improve; this was overwhelming for us at first. We are so thankful for our knowledgeable doctor and for the FRAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> test because our child has improved in so many facets \u2013 his speech, his socialization, his attention span \u2013 it has been remarkable. Thank you, again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mr-bottom-30\"><b class=\"banner-text-author\">MAXWELL M.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;test-kit-banner-sec&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"banner-mr-top-30\">Is your child on the autism spectrum?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p-mr-bottom-10 font-color-w-235\">The FRAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> test can be of help, just like it has been for so many parents.<br \/>\nTalk to your physician today and order a FRAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Test Kit.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"download-info-grap-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fratnow.com\/order-a-test-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order a Frat<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Test Kit<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;conclusion&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Conclusion&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]Thank you for journeying through the night with Mia. As adults, truly understanding the intricate dance between autism and sleep isn&#8217;t possible without stepping into the unique world of an autistic child. That&#8217;s precisely why we asked Mia to share her personal story with you \u2013 to illuminate the specific challenges, sensory nuances, and profound comfort needs that often go unseen from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>We hope Mia&#8217;s brave and honest words have offered invaluable insights, fostering deeper empathy and equipping you with practical ways to support the precious sleep of the autistic children in your lives. Every restful night contributes to a brighter, more engaged day, helping them thrive in their own wonderful way.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;arrow-point-3567 h3-tag-style&#8221; el_id=&#8221;references&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;References&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text single_style=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-point-list-7432&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"sq-number-2\">\n<ol class=\"ul-36784\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Autism Speaks, Autism Treatment Network Research on Sleep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4770638\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NIH, Autism and sleep disorders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/brain\/autism\/helping-your-child-with-autism-get-a-good-nights-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WebMD &#8211; Helping Your Child With Autism Get a Good Night&#8217;s Sleep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8848524\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NIH &#8211; The relationship between autism spectrum disorder and sleep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/physical-health\/autism-and-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sleep Foundation &#8211; Autism and Sleep<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Mia\u2019s story about autism and sleep. 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