I have a 5-year-old son who is autistic and non-verbal. He goes to bed very easily and sleeps all night, but wakes up super early every day! Like 430am and when he is up he does not go back to sleep. Then he is tired all day and doesn’t participate well at school and therapy bc he is so tired. I give him melatonin and Benadryl. I asked his PCP and he is no help. He recommended I put him in a sport like a soccer which he absolutely cannot do at his level of autism. Is there a specific doctor you use for autism or one that may prescribe medications for my son? His PCP is good, but doesn’t address his autism enough and/or doesn’t have the expertise needed for autism. I would appreciate any help and recommendations!
