From ScienceDaily.com: A recent study by UC Davis's M.I.N.D. Institute has found that "over-the-counter melatonin medication can shorted the length of time it takes for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), or both to fall asleep at the beginning of the night."(Click to Read)
Note: I can testify that I personally have been giving my 3 year old 1mg of melatonin nightly and it has made a huge difference. Before it was taking up to 2 hours or so for him to fall asleep, even when he was clearly exhausted. Now he falls asleep within a half hour. Of course, as with any supplement, it is something that should be discussed with a pediatrician FIRST.
Sleep hygiene is important, too. Check out Akron Children's Hospital's "Healthy Sleep Habits" page which discusses sleep problems and provides information on how much sleep a child needs (at each age) and gives lots of helpful advice on how to improve your child's sleep hygiene.
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