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Sleep online learning

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A senior nurse and sleep counsellor with community paediatrics in Cambridge presents a series of video workshops focusing on sleep and neurodiversity. Learn more about all aspects of sleep and how you can help improve your child's sleep pattern.

What does sleep look like?

Learn more about sleep, why it is important and what happens when we go to sleep.

What do we need to sleep?

Find out more about the ideal conditions for sleeping and what helps us get to sleep.

How much sleep should we be getting?

We need different amounts of sleep at different stages in our lives. Learn more about teenage sleep and how much sleep your child should be getting.

Autism and sleep

The impact that autism has on sleep and how to help autistic children overcome those challenges.

ADHD and sleep

What ADHD means for sleep and how you can help a child with ADHD develop strategies to cope.

How to get a good night's sleep

Practical steps to support your child in developing a healthy sleep routine.

Problems with settling

Tips and ideas to help children feel safe and comfortable so that they are able to settle down to sleep.

Body check-in sensory differences

The body check is a great tool to use when preparing a neurodivergent child for bed. 

Crucial elements of a sleep programme and local resources

The key factors in developing a healthy sleep routine and where to get more help.


Still need help?

If after 12 weeks and following the advice given in these videos you still require further support please email ccs.tr.communitypaediatricscambs@nhs.net including your child's name, date of birth and the date you completed the online sleep learning videos.

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