S3: E1: Neurodivergent Sleep Support: Nicole Bateman chats with Michelle Cyril

10/02/24 • 22 min

In the first episode of Season 3, Nicole Bateman sits down with Michelle Cyril, The Family Sleep Specialist, to discuss how to help neurodivergent children with complex sleep needs. As a nurse with a specialism in paediatric sleep, and a parent navigated sleep challenges with one of her children, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.

Highlights of the Episode:

Michelle’s Personal Journey:
Michelle shares her experience as a mum of a child with significant sleep challenges. She talks about how her personal struggles motivated her to develop solutions and ultimately led her to specialise in paediatric sleep support.
Meeting Sensory Needs for Better Sleep:
Michelle dives into the role of sensory processing in sleep difficulties, explaining how meeting a child’s sensory needs can greatly impact their ability to settle at night. She offers practical strategies and insights on how parents can create an environment that helps their children feel safe, calm, and ready for rest.
Effective Sleep Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids:
Nicole and Michelle discuss tailored strategies for supporting sleep and emotional regulation in children who are neurodivergent and may have reduced sleep needs. Michelle outlines some simple steps families can take to improve sleep routines, from addressing sensory sensitivities to creating calming bedtime routines.

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10/02/24 • 22 min

Conversations with a SEND Mum - S3: E1: Neurodivergent Sleep Support: Nicole Bateman chats with Michelle Cyril

Transcript

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Hello and welcome to Conversations with an SEND Mum with me as your host Nicole Bateman. This week I am joined by Michelle Cyril from Family Sleep Specialists and we are going to be talking about sleep and also, how we can help our neurodivergent kids especially so Michelle, welcome. Thank you for having me on. That's all right. So first of all, can you explain what your connection to the neurodivergent or SEND community is please? Yeah, so going backwards, I, started

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