Many parents of autistic children have identified Sighted Non-24 in their kids. It’s a pattern I’ve noticed in my advocacy work and in Facebook groups. Autistic children and adults struggle with #Non24, yet it’s still under-recognized. #CircadianRhythms #Sleep #Autism

Sharing again because I think it's important. Left side shows a sleep log, which I still use when trying to schedule appointments for my kid. Right side is #Non24 in a graph.

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Thanks to advocating for Sighted #Non24, I can now name quite a few! Especially those researching circadian rhythms and sleep.

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Could be helpful for shift workers! And I imagine any #DSPD folks who have to wake up early for school or work. For #Non24 I try to predict on a calendar my child's sleep/wake times when making appointments (it's hit & miss).

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Sharing my Blogger page again! For anyone interested in Sighted Non-24 lived experiences, my blog includes interviews with others navigating it. #Non24 #Sleep totally-circadian.blogspot.com

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1/2 When making important appointments (dental, medical), I need to advocate by educating about Sighted #Non24. The script: “My child’s sleep schedule shifts forward an hour each day due to a Circadian Rhythm Disorder called Non-24."

When making important appointments (dental, medical), I need to advocate by educating about Sighted #Non24. The script: “My child’s sleep schedule shifts forward an hour each day due to a Circadian Rhythm Disorder called Non-24. This makes it difficult to book appointments too far in advance, as wake times change over weeks. We’d prefer to schedule 1-2 weeks out if possible.”

For anyone who missed it earlier: my latest interview on Sighted Non-24 is up on the blog. Grateful for the chance to share these important perspectives! #WorldSleepDay #Non24 totally-circadian.blogspot.com

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