I have looked at Pinky's site, read her books and been to her seminars. While I find her incredibly comforting adn reassuring, what I didn't fid was strategies that would be specific to us. My DS sounds the same -- I laugh (and cry) when I hear about babies who just go to sleep ... so not the case with our either!

Maybe I should also relax and realise at this age if he doesn't get his naps the world wont' fall apart and he will sleep ... it is frustrating though because then if he falls asleep at 4 or 5 pm he won't go to bed until late adn that is when I get most of my work done, then he may sleep late, which then sets the whole cycle.

Maybe sleep school techniques that are gentle as you suggest from O'Connell House or QEC are worth looking into. I am closer to the Camberwell one. I have also emailed Pinky to ask if my situation is worth a consult.

Can I ask you about O'Connell House -- what do they do and how? DId you spend any time listening to crying?