At 16 years old, Cirian often refused to get out of bed for school, sometimes taking up to four hours to complete his morning routine. He stayed in bed, became aggressive when prompted, avoided grooming or breakfast tasks, and would return to bed and undress if left alone.

The behaviour consultant reviewed Cirian’s sleep patterns and observed the family’s morning routine before developing a structured support plan. The first goal was getting up calmly, then reducing the time to under 15 minutes, followed by building independence with self-care tasks. The consultant coached the family across multiple mornings and reviewed progress regularly, adjusting the plan as Cirian improved.