Show Notes
Discover what’s possible when wellness starts at bedtime.
Emily Varon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from California who focuses on sleep-related behavior. With more than 20 years in the field, Emily offers families and clinicians a broader, long-view perspective of sleep, producing more sustainable results over time.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- The correlation between autism and poor sleep
- Common sleep-related behaviors
- Myths about sleep struggles
- How a sleep-deprived child can affect the family as a whole
- How sleep contributes to learning and memory consolidation
- Why we shouldn’t set alarm clocks to wake up
- The importance of a consistent bedtime routine
- Tips to help balance screen dependency
- Day-time napping
- Recovering from sleep-debt
To learn more about Emily and her work, please visit readysetsleep.com.
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