Better Nights, Better Days
for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This program is specifically developed for children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Better Nights, Better Days
for children with neurodevelopmental disorders has been specifically developed by a team of sleep experts and child health experts from across Canada. The program has specific streams for parents of children with a primary diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as a general stream for children with NDDs other than ADHD, ASD, CP, or FASD.
Up to 25% of children suffer from sleep problems
Children may have trouble settling down at the end of the day, falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking too early. These issues are known as "insomnia”.
Children need to sleep well
When children get adequate sleep, their quality of life improves around the clock - better behaviour, better mood, and better school performance! A better night’s sleep can result in improved health and well-being for the entire family.
Few children receive treatment for sleep problems
Those who do may receive inappropriate treatment such as medication, which may have side effects. Very few children receive behavioural treatment options, which are proven to work. Parents may not have the time or resources to access these treatments, and many health care providers do not have the training to provide these treatments.
A team of psychologists, nurses and physicians - many of them parents themselves - developed the Better Nights, Better Days program and will be measuring its success
The program is based on behavioural principles - increasing and encouraging positive behaviours that will help children learn to settle down more quickly at bedtime and achieve a better quality of sleep throughout the night.
Better Nights, Better Days
may help provide a more accessible way of delivering health care
Participate Online
The online program is fully accessible from your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone
Technical requirements: Operating System: Windows XP or higher or Mac OS X 10.4 or higher Browser: The best user experience is with Google Chrome 7.0 or higher (recommended). The program is supported with Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher, Firefox 4 or higher, or Safari 5.0 or higher Broadband connection: 1 Mbps or higher preferable. Some functionalaity may be reduced on tablets or smartphones.
Save Time and Money
All information and materials are provided online – no need to travel to appointments! You will receive a cash stipend for your efforts
Support from Start to Finish
Built-in support and program tools will guide and motivate you as you complete the program
Become Empowered
The program is designed to empower you to improve your child’s sleep on your own. You can rest assured that the information and support you require is at your fingertips
Proven Techniques
Using evidence-based research and best clinical practice, the program has been developed by a team of leading researchers across Canada
Better Nights, Better Days Program Tools
Sleep Diary
Fill or a daily online sleep diary to track your results and see patterns in your child's sleep and behaviour as your complete the sessions.
Weekly Activities and Reviews
Complete activities that will help you make positive changes to improve your childs sleep. For instance, how to create sleep routines, a healthy sleep environment, and practice techniques to reduce stress.
Track Your Progress
Throughout the program, you'll receive feedback on the positive changes that
you're making to your child's sleep.