Reasonable adjustments are changes that your school or family makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage because of your neurodivergent needs around routine and change.  You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made. 

Before bed:

• Avoid nap after 2pm
• No TV etc. an hour before bed
• Quiet play     
• Snack if required, e.g. toast, cereal, milky drink
• Avoid sweets/ biscuits, fizzy drinks, tea, coffee, hot chocolate
• Routine should start no more than 1 hour before sleep time

Bedtime:

• Consistent bedtime and wakening
• Carry out steps in same order each night
• Relaxing bath, brush teeth, into bedroom 
• Story – not too exciting
• Lights out

Lots of praise in the morning crucial elements:

• Clear messages
• Re-enforcement
• Timing
• Diet
• Sleep Hygiene

Activities to help with sleep routines and winding down:

• Lego
• Jigsaws
• Reading and audio books
• Fidget toys
• Slime play
• Play dough,
• Sensory box
• Dot to dot
• Board game
• Blowing bubbles
• Massage
• Colour or drawing
• Sewing
• Blowing bubbles can help children to relax
• Essential oils rubbed on feet