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Get Your Child with Special Needs Sleeping Great!

Getting a good night’s sleep has been a constant struggle for your child with special needs.  They may be awake for hours on end, or waking up constantly at night.  They may be starting their day at 2am, and crashing from exhaustion at school or daycare.  You know your child is barely getting through therapy sessions without tears or tantrums.

You can see that your child is struggling to just keep up, and you’re worried that their health and development is being held back by sleeplessness.  In those “once in a blue moon” moments that your child does get some decent sleep, you see how much better they are the next day.  You desperately try to put all the pieces together to make it happen again.

But, the “magic combination” isn’t working.  Most nights you find yourself rocking, patting, or co-sleeping to get your child to just calm down.  You’ve tried snacks, iPad, toys, and more just to get another 30 minutes of sleep.

You are exhausted...

Your chronic sleeplessness is leaving you feeling completely drained and overwhelmed, and too tired to be a better parent, friend, and partner.  Each day, you struggle to keep track of all the appointments, specialists, meals, and things keep falling through the cracks.  You are pouring every last ounce of energy into the day, and cannot keep anything in reserves.  

Every night, all you want to do is have just a little time to yourself to read a book, catch up on a show, or have a quality time with your spouse.  But, you’re tapped and you know you’ll be on call soon enough.

You know deep down there’s got to be an answer, but you’ve read blogs, visited the Facebook groups, asked your friends, and you’ve come up with nothing.  None of your child’s doctors and therapists can give you answers other than “this is what to expect”.  

And, you're fed up with all the dead ends.

Imagine that your child with special needs is finally getting the rest they so desperately need.  You see day in and day out that they’re finally making progress and shining at therapy.  You’re finally seeing them at their best! And, you have peace of mind knowing that the session won’t end in hysterics.

When your child is finally getting longer stretches of sleep at night, you can finally get the hours of rest you’ve missed out on all these years.  You have time to organize things for a great day tomorrow.  And, you have the energy to not only get your to-dos done, but maybe grab coffee with a friend.  And, if anyone has earned their “me time” — it’s you.  

You and your partner can finally go out on that date knowing that your child can go down for grandma.

Imagine your family firing on all cylinders — nights of tears, frustration, and sleep deprivation are a thing of the past.  And, in those moments they do happen to come up, you know exactly what you have to do to get back on track.  You know it won’t always be perfect, but you finally have hope that your child can be a great sleeper.  

You’re no longer grasping at straws to help your child rest easier.  And, you’re feeling confident and relieved knowing that you didn’t have to find the answers on your own.

We are sleep consultants for special needs families just like yours.  You are done with overwhelm and tearing your hair out over your child’s sleep issues.  We help children sleep better and independently, so parents like you can see their child thrive and sleep great for years to come. 

As a result of your child’s sleep action plan, you’ll:

  • Have an exact plan to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep so everyone can wake up feeling great the next day.
  • Learn exactly what triggers poor sleep for your child, so that you can avoid this down the line.
  • Rest easier knowing your child can get themselves back to sleep at night.
  • Celebrate having some more time for yourself!
  • Feel confident that your child can sleep better, and that they can use these skills for years to come.

Your child can...

Follow a super simple bedtime routine without fuss

Sleep on their own without needing any outside help

Sleep for longer stretches
at night

Your child's sleep action plan includes

Your Child’s Sleep Assessment

You’ll fill out a comprehensive profile about your child’s sleep, health, development and more so that we can pinpoint all the trouble areas affecting your child’s sleep.  This will allow our team of special needs sleep coaches to put together an exact plan to find lasting solutions.

Your Family's Action Plan

Designed just for your child, your action plan will give you exactly what you will do night by night to change your child’s sleep for the better.  You’ll be clear on how to meet your child’s nutrition, physical activity, and other needs so they’re tired and ready to sleep when their head hits the pillow.

90 Minute Action Plan Review

In your 90 minute session, we will walk through each and every step of your child’s plan so you feel 100% confident starting Night 1.  You’ll have answers to all the possible “what ifs” and road blocks, and know what to expect as you make changes in your child’s sleep.

Unlimited Follow-up Support for Success

Once you start your family’s Sleep Action Plan, you will have unlimited support via emails and phone calls with your coach for 4 weeks.  You’ll have someone there with you every step of the way to cheer you on, answer questions, track progress, make tweaks, and more importantly, celebrate wins!

“What To Expect” Troubleshoot Guide

Once your child is resting easier, you will get guidance on how to navigate any roadblocks that come your way — illness, milestone changes, vacations, nap schedules, and more. This way, you can have all the tools and confidence you need to make sure your family continues to sleep great.

You no longer have to feel completely lost when it comes to helping your child with special needs.  Your child can overcome their sleep struggles.  And, you no longer have to do it alone.

Work with consultants
Kristel or Penny,

investment: $625

Work with senior consultants, 

Linda or Katie

investment: $750

Work with the founder,

Melissa Doman

investment: $1150

Sleep Consultant for Special Needs Kids

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Schedule your family’s discovery call to find out how we can help you and your family rest easier.
  2. At the time of your call, you’ll chat with us and make sure that we’re a great fit before getting started.
  3. When you’re ready, schedule our Sleep Action Plan Review and you’ll get all the information you need to get the ball rolling.
  4. Smile.  Your family’s sleep problems will soon be a thing of the past.
Schedule Your Discovery Call

Have questions? Feel free to drop us a line!

I lived for 6 years with just a hope of seeing my 6 years old child sleep through the night. Before the sleeping program, I never slept a single night without waking up every 2 hours by my child’s request of water, food or company. Of course I had to ask for help of my mom and aunts, but for them it was also a sleepless night. One of the first things I learned with the program is that it was all about habits, really bad habits, I had helped him to acquire through the years, making me, the water and the 4am snack the most important thing he needed to sleep. With determination I started this challenge… I did not break any rule and achieved every goal for every day. He adapted to the sleeping routine very easily and mastered the art of falling asleep without props. I can only thank Melissa for her support during this challenge, her coaching through the weeks was perfect and the program is superb for those parents who don’t see the light in the dark, sleepless tunnel. I am a happy mom who enjoys a good night sleep while knowing my child is sleeping too! Muchas Gracias!
Matyas's Mom
Matyas's Mom6 years old
”She is way more active during the day now. Her endurance in physical activities has improved. Isla even looks well rested! We are enjoying our time together during the day homeschooling and being physically active.” She has even made daily improvements in her “speech and energy!” She started “asking for snacks less, going to bed very easily. We enjoy our time before bed now and it has turned into a really nice bonding time for our family at the end of the day. With a solid plan and consistency your child will start to sleep better. Drop everything and do Melissa’s program — it will benefit your entire family.”
Isla's Mom
Isla's Mom5 years old
I have found 1-2 hours of evening time for myself that I use to have to lie down with Isaac to get him to sleep. I can trust someone else to put Isaac to sleep now and practice the “routine” we developed. Isaac is sleeping better at night, too! He doesn’t cry as much during the day, he use to cry for everything and demand mom. This helped him become a little more independent during the day. Make a decision and commit to getting some help, don’t waiver in your decision or doubt the results. Stay confident and press on no matter what. Have a goal in mind and you will get there!
Isaac's Mom
Isaac's Mom4 years old
I SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT! She eats much better during the day now that she’s not drinking milk in her bottle all night. I would highly recommend [to parents] they contact Melissa. Melissa put into place structures that help focus us so that we can help our child…you really did everything we hoped you would!
Penny's Mom
Penny's Mom3 years old
Before starting, Sean would sleep an average number of 7 to 8 hours, but now gets 9 to 10 hours of sleep. His previous 2 to 5 night time wake ups reduced to 1 to 2 and despite these minimal number of wake ups, it is easy to get him back to sleep. Mom says, “Sean has improved energy levels and the nights are now more predictable! I loved that the sleep program was not harsh in any way and found Melissa to be very approachable, understanding and empathetic to our situation. She’s very easy to work with. For parents whose child has sleep problems, you should consider using Melissa — we wish we had done it sooner.”
Sean's Mom
Sean's Mom6.5 years old
From 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night before sleep consulting to 11 to 12 hours of blissful sleep. That’s what Milo experienced and his family is ecstatic about managing to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep up from the previous 5 to 6 hours. This is what mom had to say, “Milo doesn’t fight us anymore. He understands when it’s bedtime and lays down. He may stir a little at night but he’s slept through the night for over two weeks now! I can’t tell you how happy that makes us. His energy level has increased a ton during the day and nap times are going well too. We’re so incredibly happy to sleep through the night and not walk around like zombies. We are so grateful to Melissa and loved her easy going confidence that this would work and Milo would get it. It gave me a lot of hope when I really needed it.”
Milo's Mom
Milo's Mom2 years old
Ethan’s family were overjoyed when he could finally get an average of 9 to 10 hours of sleep following the Special Needs Sleep Program. Previously, Ethan would wake up multiple times a night and just wasn’t getting the quality sleep he needed. Within a month of sleep training, Ethan was able to fall asleep independently with ZERO night wake-ups. Mom and dad now can get their 8+ hours of sleep, too! “We are so grateful for the gift of Melissa in our life! Within two weeks of beginning sleep training. Ethan is much more well rested and resilient when emotional challenges arise. He would have 2-3 long melt-downs a day before sleep training, lasting 20 minutes or longer. The melt-downs required adult intervention and the use of a visual to help him identify his emotions and a coping tool. We haven’t had to use the chart in MONTHS because he has NO melt-downs. Ethan’s personality has really begun to blossom since being more well-rested. We get to see his humor much more often. His teacher says he is “bursting with ideas” at school too. We really resonated with Melissa’s approach and personality. We felt like we could connect with her and she was really a cheerleader for “Team Ethan”. We would recommend Melissa’s support to other parents whose special needs children are having sleep issues.”
Ethan's Mom
Ethan's Mom6 years old
With Tyler sleeping less than 6 hours with 2 to 5 nighttime wake ups before consulting, his family could only squeeze in a mere less than 5 hours of rest on average! After sleep training, Tyler managed to up his sleep to 9 to 10 hours with only 1 to 2 nighttime wake ups. It his also great that his family now manages to get 7 to 8 hours sleep. Mum says, “Tyler is having deeper and longer sleep. He is happier, more energetic, content, and doing better at ABA. I am so much happier and less stressed. Tyler is also much happier and content, not getting upset because he is overtired. I loved how Melissa’s program was run at our pace and completely customized to Tyler’s needs. For me, the best thing about working with Melissa is how easy she was to talk to with no judgements, and how quickly she responded to questions. I loved everything about the program! For parents with children that have sleep problems, I’d tell them to invest in sleep training. It is the best thing you will ever do for both you and your child.
Tyler's Mom
Tyler's Mom4 years old
“He can fall asleep on his own when we first put him to bed. We no longer need to be in his room until he falls asleep. He doesn’t wake up in the middle of the night anymore. If he does, he will put himself back to sleep.” Those are the words of Owen’s mom who is ecstatic that her son is now able to sleep 10 to 11 hours. Owen currently has zero nighttime wake up. This allowed his family to manage 8+ hours of sleep from the previous 5 to 6 hours. What an improvement! Mom says, “Owen falls asleep faster and stays asleep, he is not as tired and cranky in the morning. Every recommendation from Melissa was helpful. Also, her routine was easy to follow, plus her communication and follow-up were great. For parents whose child has sleep problems, I’d like to let you know that It’s possible to get your child to sleep with the right help. You have to be willing to commit to a structured routine, but it will be 100% worth it. Many of my friends have ASD children with sleep difficulties. I always tell them about Owen’s success. ”
Owen's Mom
Owen's Mom3.5 years old
Imagine the frustration of Ford and his family when at 3.5 years old, he only slept an average of 7 to 8 hours each night, with 2 to 5 night time wake ups. To make matters worse, Ford’s parents were only getting 5 hours of sleep themselves! But those days are gone, after a sleep consulting session with Linda, Ford now rests up to 9 hours with 1 to 2 nighttime wake ups. His parents now get 6 to 7 hours of their beauty sleep. “It is so much easier for him to go down now,” said mom. “If he has a night wakeup he knows he has to go back to his room. The improvements we all have now are a strict schedule with no surprises. Ford is not defiant when it's bedtime. With the routine given to us he is excited that dad is going to read to him. Linda was friendly, honest and understanding, she saved my marriage! It sounds so silly but having a third party guide my husband and I during this difficult time was so crucial. You can look up things on your own and implement them but some people just work better when a third party is involved that actually has the tools you need to be successful.”
Ford's Mom3.5 years old
Arsalan is accustomed to his sleep routine and can fall asleep on his own in his crib. He can consistently sleep through the night for at least 9 hours. Arsalan does not need TV to fall asleep. Before sleep training, he was co-sleeping and sleeping extremely late (e.g. after midnight) because he did not have an appropriate bedtime routine. He was not sleeping enough and therefore was unable to function his best during the day. The same was true of us. Additionally, his sleep schedule interfered with his daycare schedule and our work schedule. Now, we feel we have more control over his sleep and ours. Arsalan has seemed to make more progress in reaching developmental milestones and acquiring language. And, his mood has improved. Katie was empathetic and patient. She also respected us when we had differing opinions or values. For parents with a child that has sleep troubles, it is possible to change things for the better. Working with an expert can help give you the confidence you need to succeed.
Arsalan's Mom2 years old
The main focus of Mason’s sleep challenge was on getting us out of the room - one parent used to have to sit in our son's room until he fell asleep. Now, he goes down without us being there! After the sleep training, Mason started sleeping through the night and when he does wake up, it's a very easy thing to get him back down. He wants to go into his bed whereas before he'd want to sleep on us. What I loved most about the sleep program was the flexibility. Linda realized that we weren't going to be able to do the slower method and changed her suggestions to a quicker one, get us out of the room, and within 2-3 nights he was sleeping totally fine. She designed the sleep training to one that was realistic for our life. For parents whose special needs child has sleep problems, I can say to you that you can get help!
Mason's Mom2.5 years old
Blake is 3 years old and has been diagnosed with ASD, Epilepsy, and sensory processing challenges. In the course of a few short weeks, Blake went from less than 6 hours of sleep a night to 9 hours average of sleep and is no longer having frequent wake ups at night. “Linda was instrumental in helping us get my daughter back on track with some small changes. I’m currently getting 5 to 6 hours of sleep each night. Everyone is happier now that we are getting more sleep. I would definitely recommend Linda and Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting services to anyone whose child doesn't sleep well.”
Blake's Dad3 years old
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Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting offers help for kids with special needs by providing one-on-one support for parents of children diagnosed with Trisomy 21, ASD, PDD-NOS, ADD, ADHD, Cerebral palsy, and more!