Classification of the disorder:

Autistic disorder is a profound developmental disorder that begins in the first 3 years of life. It affects various areas of life of the affected person, especially the abilities in the social area. Boys are more often affected than girls.

Symptoms in general:

• Avoidance of eye and body contact
• Bizarre movements
• Development of stereotypes
• Striking speech / repetition of always the same utterances
• Problems with eating
• Problems with sleeping
• Development of self-stimulatory behaviors, up to self-injury
• Compulsive insistence on very specific orders
• Often exceptional talents in sub-areas (arithmetic, music, technical disciplines,…)
• No playing with other children
• Fixation on special topics
• Refusal to change
• No fear of normal dangers

Effects on sleep:

• Problems falling asleep
• Frequent awakenings during the night: the child cannot find its way back to sleep on its own

Effect of the ThevoSchlummerstern Senso
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• Improvement of body perception during sleep
• Improved falling asleep behavior and fewer awakenings during the night
• Increase of sleep quality
• Increase of concentration and performance in a natural way
• Support of therapy success

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