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Autistic 3-year-old wakes up very early (around 5:30 a.m.) and wanders around the house. how can i keep him safe? he sleeps in a crib but climbs out.
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Safeguard all doors: Autistic children often show signs of distraction and high activity levels.Getting out of their beds and walking around the house is very common. Door stop alarms will alert you if the child got out of his crib by producing a loud,shrilling noise when the door is attempted to be opened.
Answered 11/13/2014
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See development spec: You may let him sleep in your room and door locked , change his sleep time later than he goes to sleep now so that he may not get up early , the furniture in the room should be well padded and having round edges or corners .No sharp objects in the room . Try if music or offer food may helps him to go back to sleep . Talking to him may not help , hope all this may help . Talk to your doctor-
Answered 11/20/2014
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