Night wandering, also referred to as eloping, is quite common among children with special needs—especially those with autism spectrum disorder.
Elopement is a stressful ordeal. Under the worst circumstances, your child could run away without any supervision, meaning they could slip into traffic, the woods, or anywhere else that would make them difficult to find or put them in immediate danger.
You know better than anyone else how important good sleep is for your child. That’s especially true if you have a child with special needs. Helping your toddler with special needs sleep through the night is critical to every facet...
All children need sleep. But safe sleep is especially important for children with special needs. Kids with special needs, like those with autism spectrum disorder, are much more prone to “elopement”—slipping out of their bedroom or even the house completely...
