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Why autism affects sleep, what to change first, and when melatonin and medical investigation are appropriate.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>sleep</category><category>bedtime</category><category>melatonin</category><category>routines</category></item></channel></rss>