FAMILY SNAPSHOT:
Shared by a parent in Dr. Roseann’s community
Parent: Alicia
Child: Leo, age 8
Core struggle: Nighttime meltdowns fueled by sensory overload
🔍 The Pattern (Before)
- Meltdowns over pajamas, brushing teeth, and lighting
- Crying or yelling when transitioning to bed
- Constant stalling and avoidance
- Overreactions to minor sensory triggers
- Bedtimes stretching 45–90 exhausting minutes
💡 What Rita Tried Instead:
The Evening Nervous System Wind-Down
- Dimmed household lights 30 minutes before bed
- Swapped itchy pajamas for soft, seamless ones
- Added yoga-ball rolls for proprioceptive calming
- Removed screens during the last hour of the evening
- Introduced a slow, predictable bedtime rhythm
