About
Hi, I’m Ashley
I’m a wife and a mother to 3 boys, one of whom is autistic and struggles with sensory processing disorder.
I found out firsthand the severe effects of sleep deprivation and its connection with autism. Before my autistic son was 6 months old, I took him to the pediatrician at least twice a month seeking out answers to why he wasn’t sleeping “like a baby”. I got the most basic and generic advice and suggestions of course none of it worked because I had already tried them. There was no help, no useful advice, nothing, so we as a family suffered, but my son suffered the most.
Having prior experience with other autistic children. At 6 months old there was no doubt in my mind that my son had autism. Of course, they don’t diagnose at that age, so we had to keep struggling. That’s when my research picked up significantly more. At 18 months, the official diagnosis was given. The specialist then entered the picture, and after spending hours upon hours of speaking with them, it was only slightly helpful. After trying prescription Melatonin that actually made it WORSE! So I dived in even harder and harder in my research. Countless hours reading and researching anything and everything I could about autism in general and its relation to sleep. At 2 years old, I finally managed it! I got him to sleep by himself, and stay asleep all night every night. We still struggled with early mornings but continued to modify what I was doing. But he went from sleeping collectively around 9 hours in a 24-hour period to 12 hours in a 24-hour period! In a short amount of time, he was noticeably less irritated and aggressive. His two-hour-long daily meltdowns became shorter, less frequent, and less intense. He was absorbing more and more information and communicating more effectively.
For over 3 years now, my son has been sleeping 12 hours through the night every night without early morning waking’s. All the hard work, trials and errors, and countless hours of research have paid off. After this tiring experience, I decided to become a certified pediatric sleep consultant and received additional certifications in Autism and Special Needs, to help other parents achieve what I was able to without all the headache, heartache, and frustration.
Personalized Sleep Support for Parents of Special Needs Children
I understand that being a parent, especially to a child with special needs, can be incredibly demanding, leaving you with little time, energy, or motivation to conduct extensive research on improving your child’s sleep. The overwhelm can be daunting! However, I’m here to be your reliable guide, assisting you, your family, and your child in achieving the much-needed and deserved restful sleep.
As a parent of a special needs child myself and based in VA, I collaborate with local practitioners to provide virtual one-on-one sleep coaching services regardless of your location. You don’t have to face the sleep challenges alone anymore. I’ll be there every step of the way, helping you develop healthy sleep habits for your infant, toddler, or school-aged child. Together, we’ll make sure sleep becomes a source of support rather than an additional challenge in your daily life.
As a parent of a special needs child myself and based in VA, I collaborate with local practitioners to provide virtual one-on-one sleep coaching services regardless of your location. You don’t have to face the sleep challenges alone anymore. I’ll be there every step of the way, helping you develop healthy sleep habits for your infant, toddler, or school-aged child. Together, we’ll make sure sleep becomes a source of support rather than an additional challenge in your daily life.
Book today for a friendly, informal chat to find the right package for you and your child.
Unlocking Potential Through Restful Nights
With my guidance, your child will gain the ability to independently and quickly fall asleep at night, ensuring a full night’s rest and eliminating early morning awakenings. Regardless of the specific challenges your child may be facing, you’ve come to the right place! Chances are, you’ve already read articles, and books, sought advice, and explored various tips and tricks, which may have left you feeling even more confused. Most of these approaches won’t be effective for your child and could potentially be counterproductive. Your child’s unique needs demand innovative solutions rather than conventional methods. I can provide you with a personalized, comprehensive, easy-to-follow, step-by-step sleep plan specifically tailored to your child. Together, we will resolve your child’s sleep issues once and for all, revealing their untapped potential beneath the exhaustion. Your child will become happier, more energetic, more engaged, and healthier as a result.
I’m here to help you get your confidence back by teaching you how to take control of this situation, work with your baby or child, and get the rest you all need.
