Sleep Support for Neurodivergent Children: A Compassionate Starting Point Neurodivergent children may experience sleep differently because of sensory processing, communication differences, motor development, anxiety, attention regulation, medication, routines, or co-occurring health conditions. There is no one-size-fits-all sleep plan, and support should begin with curiosity rather than trying to make a child conform. Start by learning what your child is communicating. Ask wh