Episode 50- "The Most Effective Approach to Helping Autistic Children with Sleep Issues" with Ashley Walters

In this Sweet Slumber podcast episode, host Meredith Brough interviews Ashley Walters, a sleep consultant for autistic children who is a graduate of the Sweet Slumber Baby-Centered Sleep Certification Program.

In this episode, Ashley discusses her personal experience with her son's sleep challenges and her holistic, gentle approach to sleep consulting. She emphasizes the importance of going slow with changes, as autistic children often struggle with too much change at once. She also provides tips for parents on consistency and flexibility in routines and advises other sleep consultants to refer cases to specialists like her if needed.

Whether you are a mother of an autistic child or a sleep consultant, you'll love learning more about Ashley's approach.

Topics

• Ashley's personal journey of helping her own son with autism overcome sleep issues
• Insight about Meredith's certification and Ashley's experience
• Other certifications Ashley earned
• Ashley's feelings about the supportive community Meredith provides for her certification students and Baby-Centered Sleep Mastermind clients
• Differences between Ashley's approach and traditional methods used in schools and other sleep programs
• Structure of Ashley's program, including one-on-one sessions and unlimited support
• Importance of customizing sleep solutions for each child's needs
• Signs parents should watch for in babies and toddlers that might point to autism and sleep issues

Find Ashley on Instagram @autismsleepsolutions to reach out to her for her expertise.

If you'd like to learn about the Baby-Centered Sleep Coach School or Mastermind set up a call with Meredith HERE.

If you're interested in working with Meredith, click here to set up a free Sleep Intervention Call.

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Keywords
Baby-Centered Sleep Certification, sleep consultant, autistic children, autistic children's sleep, gentle and holistic sleep methods, children, adolescents, teens,  sleep consultant support, one-on-one coaching, customized approach, not in favor of traditional methods, sleep disorders, milestones, consistency, flexibility, Autism Sleep Solutions, compassion, experienced, and knowledgeable