Restless Nights

Understanding Sleep Struggles in Asperger's Syndrome

M Kathan

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M. Kathan
07 November 2025

Sleep disorders & therapy; Coping with illness

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Why This Book? I wrote this book as a personal quest for answers and to help others facing similar challenges. As an adult on the Asperger's spectrum who lived most of my life undiagnosed, I experienced constant pressure, emotional strain, and a demanding work environment that gradually took a toll on my health and sleep. Despite leaving the stressful job, the sleep problems persisted. Later, after realizing I was on the spectrum, I identified sleep disturbances as one of the most persistent and damaging issues faced by individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.

As a researcher with relevant experience and academic training, I combined my scientific background with personal experience to explore the neurological, biological, and sensory factors behind these sleep challenges. This book aims to explain why they occur, drawing on evidence-based research, rather than offering generic sleep advice. It emphasizes that common methods-like relaxation techniques or routine adjustments-often fail because the problem runs much deeper.

How to Use This Book The book is divided into two main parts:

Part One (Chapters 1-4):

Explains the biological, neurological, and sensory reasons behind sleep difficulties in individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, including aspects of brain chemistry, genetics, and the nervous system. Part Two (from Chapter 5 onward):

Provides practical and science-based strategies, techniques, and approaches to help improve sleep quality.

You can start from the scientific explanations or jump directly to the solutions-whichever suits your needs best.

In essence, this book combines my research and lived experience to provide a clearer understanding of why sleep is such a complex issue for people with Asperger's, and how it can be managed through informed, evidence-based approaches.

By: M Kathan
Imprint: M. Kathan
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 95g
ISBN: 9798232220938
Pages: 88
Publication Date: 07 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Understanding Sleep Struggles in Asperger's Syndrome

M Kathan

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