Autism sleep problems affect 40 to 80% of people on the spectrum, and most families are told melatonin is the only option. Nadia Elkhatib breaks down the personalized sleep toolkits she built for every member of her family, including her son Jimmy who is on the autism spectrum, her husband, her youngest son Ramsey, and herself as a woman navigating menopause.

You'll learn why sleep is foundational to healing, focus, and longevity, and how disrupted circadian rhythms, low GABA, and cortisol imbalances can sabotage rest, especially in the autism community. Nadia walks through the specific supplements, environmental changes, wearable tech, and timing strategies that transformed sleep for four very different biologies.

Topics covered: melatonin dosing for autism, magnesium glycinate vs. threonate, the DSIP peptide, mouth taping, 8 Sleep temperature optimization, SolTech sleep system, vagus nerve stimulation devices, phosphatidylserine for cortisol, MCT oil for overnight glucose stability, spermidine, early dinner timing, and hormone replacement therapy for sleep.

All supplements, tools, and research sources are linked in the show notes at biohackautism.com.

Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism.

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