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Autism And Hearing Of Whispers

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Smyrna, GA

Hello to you all. My 9 year old, verbal, autistic son recently has been scared to go to sleep at night because he says he hears whispers. He is so scared to go to sleep, that my husband or me would have to stay with him in his room till he falls asleep. He is also now really more scared of the dark. Initially, I thought the issue started from a scary kids TV show that he watched about 2 weeks ago. To "block out the whispers" at night he plays music really loud to fall asleep. I am not sure… read more

November 12
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Sound machines are great. My 9 yr old still uses the vtech lil critters sound machine/projector to fall asleep. Best $20 spent! A psychologist may be good too. Especially if you have a children's hospital nearby. My son sees a psychologist at our closest children's hospital. Takes the stress away because it's a place just for kids.

November 14
A MyAutismTeam Member

Will try it out. Thank you.

November 14
A MyAutismTeam Member

there is on youtube , guided meditation or relaxation music youtube to help you fall asleep
I wonder if these will help till he no longer needs them

November 14
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you so much!

November 13
A MyAutismTeam Member

…sorry, forgot to add- In the meantime I would stay with him because he's scared. During the day, talk to him about it. Ask him questions about the whispering, what was on the show that was scary & tell him he’ll be fine & you’ll get through it together!

November 13

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