Why Sleep Hygiene Doesn’t Always Work, featuring Professor Dagmara Dimitriou

Does neurodivergence shape the way that we sleep and dream? In this episode, Professor Dagmara Dimitriou, Professor of Sleep Education and Research, draws on two decades of research to explain why standard sleep advice often falls short for neurodiverse individuals. From infant dreams to nightmares – take a deep dive into the strange world of sleep and the brain. About the series How much do we understand the human mind? This question is at the heart of Beautiful Minds- The Greatest Good. Uncover facts about the mind as our expert speakers challenge misconceptions of autism, clear up common myths about Tourette's Syndrome and propose strategies for making our society more inclusive. About UCL Press Play Step into the minds of leading academics with UCL Press Play: a podcast and documentary series featuring ground-breaking voices and cutting edge ideas. Join UCL academics as they uncover ground-breaking new ideas and fresh insights on diverse topics such as queer histories, neurodiversity, and climate justice. Check out https://uclpress.co.uk/ucl-press-play/ for more sector-leading research from academics at UCL. Credits: Host: Professor Philip Schofield (Director of the Bentham Project, UCL) Guest: Professor Dagmara Dimitriou (IOE - Psychology and Human Development, UCL) Commissioners: Professor David Docherty OBE & Dr Paul Ayris (Pro-Vice-Provost LCCOS: Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science, UCL) Director: Justin Hardy (IOE - Culture, Communication & Media, UCL) Producer: Stevie Doran