Welcome to

Sleep Insight

Specialist sleep support for autistic children & young people

Our focus:

Improving Sleep for your Family

Up to 80% of autistic children and young people experience sleep difficulties. This can have wide-ranging, negative effects for children and families. The good news is that with effective strategies, sleep challenges can be overcome.

At Sleep Insight, we understand the unique factors that can affect sleep for autistic children. We provide step-by-step, evidence-based solutions for improved sleep, tailored to the specific needs of your child and family.

Together, happier, healthier sleep and wellbeing is in sight!

Meet Our Specialists

Dr Jolene Hunter

PhD, PGDipChFamPsych, PGDipSc

Prof. Laurie McLay

PhD

How we can Help

We use evidence-based strategies to improve sleep for autistic children and young people throughout New Zealand.

We address various sleep problems including difficulty with:

Settling into bed
Falling asleep
Night wakings
Early morning wakes
Sleep dependencies
Daytime sleepiness and fatigue

We understand that your time is precious, which is why we offer telehealth appointments using Zoom. You don’t need to worry about traveling to a clinic; we bring the support to you. In-person appointments can also be arranged in Christchurch.

What our Clients say:

“Since having a sleep plan from Sleep Insight, the change in my daughter’s sleep and overall mood since following the advice has been absolutely incredible.

I learnt so much about sleep types and so many tips and tricks to help around sleep time. I highly recommend getting touch if you’re struggling with your child’s sleep.

Thank you so much, you have honestly changed my life for the better!”

– Happy parent

“Jolene has really helped our family with our 4yo son sleep. He went from waking up every night, sometimes for hours to sleeping through the night most nights and minimal wake times.

Jolene gave a solid plan with a gentle approach that we could follow to develop his sleeping skills. We liked her evidence-based approach and realistic expectations.

Thank you.”

– Relieved mum and dad