Sleep Matters

🌙 Sleep Support at Rainbow Tree Therapies

Restful sleep is not a luxury — it’s a necessity for healthy childhood development. At Rainbow Tree Therapies, we recognize sleep as one of the most important occupations in a child’s life — and one that is too often disrupted, especially in neurodivergent children.

💡 Why focus on Sleep?

Sleep challenges are a public health crisis.

Nearly 75% of neurodivergent children struggle with sleep.
3-33% of typically developing children struggle with sleep.
About 30% of adults report ongoing sleep difficulties.
Poor sleep can negatively impact attention, behavior, learning, emotional regulation, immune health, and overall quality of life.

That’s why Rainbow Tree Therapies is taking on the challenge to support children — and their families — in cultivating the conditions that promote deeper, more restorative sleep.

🌳 How We Help

Occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to support sleep through environmental assessment, daily routine planning, and understanding each child’s individual sensory and regulatory needs. We focus on interventions that have to do with the environment, the person and the daily occupational routines.

At Rainbow Tree Therapies, we believe that sleep is a foundational occupation—essential for health, regulation, learning, and emotional well-being. Yet, sleep challenges are increasingly common.

We’re here to help. Backed by research and inspired by nature, our Sleep Matters Packages empower families with knowledge, tools, and individualized guidance to reclaim sleep—together.

🌙 Who We Help

** We are licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota at this time so we can only accept clients from these states.

Families of neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences) experiencing night waking, difficulty falling back asleep, or early morning waking.
Parents of typically developing children who struggle with frequent night wakings or restless sleep.
Children whose sleep challenges are impacting behavior, attention, emotional regulation, or learning.
Families noticing sensory sensitivities (to sound, light, temperature, textures) that may be disrupting sleep.
Children with inconsistent daily routines or difficulty winding down at night.
Families seeking non-medication, evidence-based approaches to improving sleep.
Parents who want environmental and lifestyle strategies tailored to their child’s unique sensory and regulatory needs.
Families dealing with layered needs or complex profiles who require ongoing, individualized coaching.
Parents wanting practical tools and guidance they can integrate into everyday life at home.

What you have likely tried:

Calming strategies.
Sleep routine.
Melatonin.
Letting them sleep longer on the weekends.
Reward system.
Essential oils.
Co-sleeping.

You may not realize:

Sleep quality begins the moment you wake up.
Your beliefs about sleep influence how well you rest.
The sleep environment matters — but so does your relationship with it.
Calculating sleep efficiency can reveal what kind of support or intervention is truly needed.
Medical factors can also impact sleep — and should be considered.
There are evidence-based interventions that truly help.
Medication is not the only option.
And very few approaches look at sleep holistically — body, mind, and environment together.

🌳 Pricing

Choose from package 1 or 2(more info below)
Package #1 details found within the Resource Den (must become a member to access) The Resource Den
Please note: you will you need to complete intake forms as part of this process and those will be sent to you to complete. You will not complete registration forms that are associated with our therapeutic nature camps.

🌙 Sleep Matters: Support for Your Child's Restful Nights

One of our first clients said this:

"We signed up for your sleep class thinking we had nothing to lose, but little did we know we had everything to gain! After 11 years of seeking help for our son, he's consistently sleeping through the night by himself for the first time ever!! Words cannot express how grateful we are for you and your team! We've seen countless providers, and you are the first ones to actually assess our son as a whole to try to figure out the cause of his sleep disturbances and provide an individualized home program for us to try. Your sleep program has been life changing for him and our family, and we will forever be grateful!"

🌱 Package 1: Sleep Matters | Self-Guided Education

For caregivers who want to learn at their own pace.
Gain access to our curated collection of resources in the Rainbow Tree Resource Den, designed to help you understand sleep from the ground up. This is a membership platform with minimal cost with a wealth of knowledge!

What’s Included:

✔️ Understanding Childhood Sleep Challenges
✔️ Sleep & Regulation Handout – Learn the two-way link between sleep and behavior.
✔️ Sensory Lifestyle for Sleep – Daytime and evening routines that support rest.
✔️ Sleep Decision Tree Tool – Receive personalized suggestions based on your answers.

📍 Self-paced, educational, and ideal for families seeking foundational insight. Access The Resource Den Here: The Resource Den

🌿 Package 2: Sleep Matters | Personalized Essentials

This is most popular!

For families ready for tailored support.
This package includes everything in Package 1 plus a personalized sleep evaluation and with virtual evaluation summary and goal setting with an expert occupational therapist. This does require parent support to implement interventions.

What’s Included:

✅ All self-guided resources from Package 1
🧠 Individualized Sleep Evaluation – We'll look at your child’s routines, sensory profile, sleep history, and more.
💬 1 Personalized 60 minute Planning and Goal Setting Session – Review results, receive a custom plan and discuss goals.
🔄 Follow-Up Sessions as indicated – Reflect on what’s working, adjust strategies as needed.

📍 Perfect for families seeking a deeper understanding of their child’s unique sleep needs.

💻 Delivered Virtually — From Our Roots to Your Home

We are excited to offer these introductory packages virtually, so you can access science-backed, heart-centered sleep support from the comfort of your home—no matter where you are.

Let’s help your child rest easier, feel better, and thrive. 🌈✨
Because at Rainbow Tree Therapies, Sleep Matters.

💬 Ready to Help Your Child Sleep Better?

If your gut is telling you something isn’t quite right, we’re here to help.
Whether your child struggles falling asleep, staying asleep, or settling into bedtime routines — there is support. Let's work together to reclaim the healing power of rest.

Learn More: Click here to grab an introductory offer to our Package #2

Package #1 is found in The Resource Den under the R of Rhythm.

What happens after you purchase the package?

We will reach out to you via email.
You will be provided intake forms to complete.
You will be provided additional forms, questionnaires and a sleep diary to complete.
Once information is gathered, we analyze the information, write a summary, create an intervention plan and share that with you in a one hour zoom call.

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⚠️ Important Note on Scope of Practice

At Rainbow Tree Therapies, our occupational therapists are trained in sleep support as it relates to daily routines, sensory regulation, emotional wellness, and the environment in which your child sleeps.

We bring:

🎓 Expert understanding of the process of sleep across development
🛏️ Specialized training in environmental modifications to support rest
💚 A holistic, nature-based lens that honors the child’s whole system
🧠 Additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for sleep routines and regulation - CBT-I Training(Cognitive Behavioral Training-Insomnia) See certification badge below.

However, we do not diagnose sleep disorders. If at any point your child’s symptoms suggest a need for medical evaluation or formal diagnosis (e.g., sleep apnea, seizure-related disturbances, or neurological causes), we will provide appropriate referrals to a pediatric sleep specialist, neurologist, or medical provider.

Sleep is within OT’s scope of practice when it involves health-promoting routines, habits, and participation in meaningful daily life activities—and that’s where we thrive.