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Meet My Autistic Brain

Sleep

May 9, 2022
Explore the personal challenges of sleep for autistics. Learn about struggles with sleep disruptions and quest for solutions. Discuss impact of daily dreaming on sleep quality and need for empathetic research into sleep issues within the autistic community.
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Quick takeaways

  • Autistics face challenges with sleep continuity, struggling to stay asleep despite trying various remedies.
  • Lack of quality sleep impacts social skills and overall functioning, emphasizing the need for compassionate research.

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Challenges with Sleep Regulation and Autism

The episode discusses the intricate connection between autism and sleep disturbances. It highlights the challenges autistics face in regulating their sleep patterns due to the complex interactions in their brains. Autistics often experience disruptions in sleep continuity, struggling to stay asleep throughout the night despite trying various remedies and techniques. The podcast shares personal experiences of waking up frequently during the night and the frustration of seeking medical help without finding effective solutions.

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