Ask them to help out with some household chores or if they can help with your baby so you can get some sleep

\n\n\n \nHere are some common behaviours that you might notice your child experiencing:\n\nGetting angry or irritable\nNot being able to concentrate\nNot being able to sleep or having nightmares\nNot wanting to think or talk about the event and avoiding things that might remind them of it\nFeeling as if it is happening again\nMemories of the event popping into their mind\nRegressive behaviour (eg bedwetting, wanting to stay close to adults, sucki

You can always say ‘he needs a change / feed / sleep' so no feelings are hurt

It will give them confidence and makes a walk to the shops more fun!\nMake sure your child gets plenty of sleep so that they have the energy to be active

Keep dummies for sleep times as much as you can - distract your baby with chat and play when they are awake

Autistic burnout happens over a period of time and can look like: Lack of motivation Loss of speech More difficulty with self-care Needing more sleep or difficulty sleeping Feeling lethargic Unable to mask anymore Increased need to stim Increased sensitivity to light, sound or smell The signs of autistic burnout may look similar to depression, but it is not the same condition and needs to be treated differently

Some people feel very tired and sleep a lot...  Read more about looking after yourself here If you notice any of the following you could need some mental health support; You struggle to take care of yourself and your family Your sleep too much or too little

Once your baby is at home it is helpful to reduce the amount of time your baby has a dummy, maybe offering the dummy just at sleep time. Read more about using a dummy when putting your baby down to sleep

Some examples of clues include: Withdrawn behaviour or avoidance  Behaviours that are tricky to manage  Self-injurious behaviour, like hitting themselves or head-banging Inability to focus, or being fixed on a particular safe topic Changes to sleep pattern Pacing or stimming Spotting Anxiety How Does it Feel? When people are anxious they might notice they have: A fast heartbeat and/or breathless & shaky Irritability/angry outbursts Restless