Good sleep is talked about a lot these days and there is much advice for everyone on the subject. However, autistic people may have other, more specific problems like sensory challenges, lack of body awareness or staying awake due to worrying.
In this article I have reflected upon 10 strategies that have helped me to sleep well, which you could also consider. Everyone is different, so it is important to analyse your own challenges and work out strategies that work for you!
1. Take daily exercise
I have found that I sleep much better on the days when I have done some physical activity.
Regular exercise helps regulate one’s whole physiological system. It also helps to physically tire you out. A suggestion for autistic people might be to take regular daily exercise. Maybe you could consider doing some light exercise in the evening, which could burn off any excess physical and mental energy that has accumulated during the day.
Autistic people are usually good at following a daily routine. They might find the inclusion of some exercise to be a positive, healthy addition to their schedule.
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