#6: Childhood Sleep Struggles - The Bedtime Pass

<p>Bedtime resistance and frequent night wakings are a source of frustration for many parents. This episode talks about the biggest mistakes parents make in establishing sleep patterns, as well as the Bedtime Pass, an effective intervention designed to address bedtime resistance.</p> <p>They also discuss the case of Liv and her mum and how they used the Bedtime Pass to modify sleep behaviors. This case was particularly difficult because of the deteriorated relationship between mother and daughter. However, the Bedtime Pass was an effective tool in creating a positive outcome for better sleep and more compliance.</p> <p>HIGHLIGHTS</p> <p>01:56 Shoutout to the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)</p> <p>06:21 Mistakes with establishing sleep habits with children  </p> <p>12:47 Technology, blue light, and its impact on sleep</p> <p>18:07 The ABC model of behavior </p> <p>28:04 The bedtime pass: Explaining the study that established it</p> <p>32:30 Discussing the case study of Liv</p> <p>GLOSSARY</p> <p>Reinforcement - Anything that happens after a behavior that strengthens that behavior or makes it more likely to occur again</p> <p>Extinction - Removing pleasant consequences that have occurred previously</p> <p>Extinction burst - The reaction to a stimulus that once produced positive reinforcements, but now ceases to exist</p> <p>Bedtime Pass - An intervention to address bedtime resistance using a card with the child's name on it that can be redeemed for one thing like a glass of water, hug, or toilet visit.</p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p>Join our The ABA and OT Podcast Facebook Group to get access to the following resources:</p> <p>Facebook group link: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425</a></p> <p>EXTERNAL RESOURCES</p> <p><a href='https://asatonline.org/'>Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)</a></p> <p>QUOTES</p> <p>11:11 "If we don't teach kids to fall asleep on their own, they become dependent on some