Why Won’t My Child Sleep? Understanding and Solving Neurodivergent Sleep

What Will You Learn?

• Explain the neurological reasons your child's brain resists sleep - so you can stop blaming yourself or your child and start solving the real problem
• Identify which specific sleep challenges are most likely for your child's profile, whether that is autism, ADHD, PDA, anxiety, or a combination
• Apply what the research actually shows about melatonin timing, dosage, and appropriate use for neurodivergent children
• Design a bedtime routine that accounts for your child's sensory needs and nervous system, rather than working against them
• Reduce bedtime conflict and demand avoidance using low-demand approaches that still provide the structure your child needs
• Recognise the signs that sleep difficulties need professional investigation and know exactly who to approach for support in Australia
• Explain to others how poor sleep directly drives the behaviour, emotional dysregulation, and learning difficulties they see in your child the next day
• Build a personalised sleep support plan you can adjust as your child grows and their needs change