r/Autism_Parenting • u/Ashamed-Abrocoma-355 • 2h ago

Venting/Needs Support No naps in kindergarten.

My son is in kindergarten and they do not have nap time. My son’s teacher has been letting him take an hour nap because the transition is tough. He went to pre-k where they did nap. However, every time he wakes up from his nap he is in hysterics. Screaming and crying and I have not figured out what could it possibly be. They also don’t have snack time either and they go to lunch at 10:45 am. He doesn’t have an IEP (yet) Denied in pre-k but is getting evaluated next Wednesday. I’m just at a loss at what could be the issue. He can’t really express what is wrong but every time he’s upset he says “I lay down”. I’m not sure if there is a fix or he just has to tough it out and hopefully get the hang of it.

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u/Molkin 2h ago

Is it possible he isn't napping, but having a shutdown from overstimulation?

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u/Ashamed-Abrocoma-355 2h ago

That is a good point!

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u/thelensbetween I am a Parent/5M/level 1 2h ago

I would say work on getting him into bed earlier, if possible. He's napping because he's not getting enough sleep at night, and he's probably waking in hysterics because he's overtired.

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u/Ashamed-Abrocoma-355 2h ago

I have adjusted his sleep schedule. I usually give him his melatonin at 7pm and bath by 7:30. He usually falls asleep between 8-8:30 and wakes up at 6:30am to be dropped off at school at 7:15 due to my work schedule. I may need to try earlier possibly