Episode 50- "Breaking the Sleep Struggle: A Holistic Approach for Autistic Kids" with Certified Sleep Consultant Ashley Walters
Description
In this Sweet Slumber podcast episode, host Meredith Brough interviews Ashley Walters, a mother of three children and sleep consultant for autistic children who completed the Baby-Centered Sleep Certification Program and other training programs.
In this episode, Ashley discusses her personal experience with her son's sleep challenges and her holistic, gentle approach to sleep consulting. She emphasizes the importance of going slow with changes, as autistic children often struggle with too much change at once. She also provides tips for parents on consistency and flexibility in routines and advises other sleep consultants to refer cases to specialists like her if needed.
Whether you are a mother of an autistic child or a sleep consultant, you'll love learning more about Ashley's approach.
Topics
- Ashley's personal journey of helping her own son with autism overcome sleep issues
- Insight about Meredith's certification and Ashley's experience
- Other certifications Ashley earned
- Ashley's feelings about the supportive community Meredith provides for her certification students and Baby-Centered Sleep Mastermind clients
- Differences between Ashley's approach and traditional methods used in schools and other sleep programs
- Structure of Ashley's program, including one-on-one sessions and unlimited support
- Importance of customizing sleep solutions for each child's needs
- Signs parents should watch for in babies and toddlers that might point to autism and sleep issues
Find Ashley on Instagram @autismsleepsolutions to reach out to her for her expertise.
If you'd like to learn about the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Program or Mastermind set up a call with Meredith HERE.
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Keywords
Baby-Centered Sleep Certification, sleep consultant, autistic children, autistic children's sleep, gentle and holistic sleep methods, children, adolescents, teens, sleep consultant support, one-on-one coaching, customized approach, not in favor of traditional methods, sleep disorders, milestones, consistency, flexibility, Autism Sleep Solutions, compassion, experienced, and knowledgeable
The Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program Launches on January 6th 2026!
Use the links below to learn more. While you're looking around, add your name to our waiting list to get updates about our next session.
Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE.
Learn about our Baby-Centered Sleep approach, methods and principles, hear from a few of our graduates, and get to know Meredith HERE.







