Overcoming the Behavior Challenge of Pain in Adults: An Intervention Guide for Support

Overcoming the Behavior Challenge of Sleep for Adults is a compassionate, step-by-step guide designed for adults-and the professionals or caregivers who support them-who struggle with sleep due to anxiety, neurodivergence, or disrupted routines. For many adults with Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, or related needs, sleep isn't just about being tired-it's a daily challenge influenced by sensory sensitivities, racing thoughts, fear around bedtime, or difficulty with routine.

This book offers real, usable strategies to turn sleep struggles into sleep success. Created by a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Registered Nurses (RNs), this guide walks you through how to:

• Create and maintain personalized, manageable bedtime routine
• Reduce nighttime anxiety and resistance
• Use calming strategies and visual supports that actually work
• Build healthier sleep habits with small, sustainable changes

Whether you're an adult working on your own sleep goals, or a clinician, caregiver, or family member supporting someone you love, this guide gives you the tools and confidence to build better nights-one step at a time.

You deserve rest. You deserve peace. And yes-You GOT THIS.
- The OBC Team: Dr. Holthaus, BCBA Melissa Killam, and SLP Maggie Kuykendall