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How Brain Health & Sensory Processing Impact Sleep: Helping Neurodivergent & Neurotypical Kids Sleep Better with Jess Toews of Brainvive

February 27, 2025 • Unnati Patel, MPH—Baby Sleep Consultant • Season 2 • Episode 3

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If bedtime feels like a never-ending battle, and your child struggles with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, autism, or just can’t seem to settle down, you are not alone. Sleep challenges are super common—especially for neurodivergent kids—but the good news is, there are ways to help.

In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, I’m chatting with Jess Toews, Co-founder and CEO of Brainvive, about the deep connection between brain health, sensory processing, and sleep. Jess has spent over a decade helping families navigate everything from learning disabilities to autism, ADHD, and PANDAS/PANS, and she gets firsthand how exhausting it can be when your child just won’t sleep.

We’re diving into:

✨ Why brain development and sensory processing play such a big role in sleep (for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids!)
✨ Common sensory-related sleep struggles—like sensitivities to noise, light, and textures—and what to do about them
✨ How early signs of neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, PANDAS, etc.) can show up in sleep patterns
✨ Simple, real-life bedtime routines to help your child wind down without a meltdown
✨ How to create a sensory-friendly sleep space (because bright lights and scratchy sheets are not helping)
✨ When to get extra support—and how Brainvive’s approach helps kids and parents finally get the rest they need

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted trying to help your little one sleep, this episode is for you. Whether you’re navigating sensory struggles, early signs of neurodivergence, or just looking for sleep tips that actually work, you’ll walk away with real, practical ways to make bedtime smoother for your whole family.

🔗 Learn more about Brainvive and their incredible work with families: www.brainvive.com

🎧 Grab a cup of coffee (or let’s be real, reheat the one from this morning), and let’s chat about how to help your kiddo—and you—get better sleep!

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