I have 3 kids with various sensory issues and have ASD, ADHD and Dyslexia myself. Focus on the child's experience, they are behaving in a way that makes sense to them. Take note of what sensory experience they seek out or avoid. Strong sensory inputs such as being upside down or deep pressure can help reset an overwhelmed system. Sensory experience is non-linear and also be hypo/hypersensitive for the same or different senses. Total exposure time can be as important as intensity.
A weighted blanket for sleeping made a very noticeable difference in how quickly my middle child woke up in the morning instead of being groggy. The difference was surprising and a bit hard to believe. You will need to try many things to find what works. Don't get stuck on other peoples typical expectations, especially in how difficult simple activities may be at times. We still use melatonin frequently, consider risks but sleep is so important to get consistently.
Try to reduce the demand on the child when possible. To soften transitions to events, arrive early while it's less busy to allow them to adapt to the surroundings. Mealtime can be contentious if you demand too much non-preferred foods. Challenge with new/non-preferred foods later in the meal when risk is lower.
Predictability is important and know when you are demanding more from your child. Watch how they respond and understand their experience, it all starts with "seeing" them as they are right now.
A weighted blanket for sleeping made a very noticeable difference in how quickly my middle child woke up in the morning instead of being groggy. The difference was surprising and a bit hard to believe. You will need to try many things to find what works. Don't get stuck on other peoples typical expectations, especially in how difficult simple activities may be at times. We still use melatonin frequently, consider risks but sleep is so important to get consistently.
Try to reduce the demand on the child when possible. To soften transitions to events, arrive early while it's less busy to allow them to adapt to the surroundings. Mealtime can be contentious if you demand too much non-preferred foods. Challenge with new/non-preferred foods later in the meal when risk is lower.
Predictability is important and know when you are demanding more from your child. Watch how they respond and understand their experience, it all starts with "seeing" them as they are right now.