Sounds to me he may be a bit scared to be left alone.
Personally I think a good and clear bedtime routine works. My 6yr old (Down Syndrome) often doesn’t like to cooperate and doesn’t want to go upstairs. I made a social story about walking upstairs by herself changing in her pj’s then I take time for a book, song, bubbles and a drink before. I got her a training clock which is blue in the night with a moon and yellow in the day with a sun. I also have a music night light with a timer. When I leave my daughter always cries, I reassure her I’m still there just not in her room – but do leave the room. Her crying has become shorter, only for 10-30 seconds then she settles herself.

Try setting up a pre bed routine so it becomes more fun. Maybe a quiet board or card game followed by a story in bed

Oh dear reading this made me giggle my daughter who is 2 told me that I can’t tell her what to do!!! ARGHHHHH good luck!

try laying him in bed until he goes 2 sleep.

Hopefully just a phase that you can work through with him!

I think a routine and structure is the way to go and don’t give in. Dinner, milk, bedtime story and that it is it. You could also try telling him that everyone is going to bed and try that for a little bit too

How is he going now?

Is he managing to sleep by himself now?

You have to let him know whos boss, I guess it is just a phase, hope it does not last long.

Some great advice below – how is he going now?

Talk to him and find out why he needs you to sleep with him.Has he had a scare?I always let my kids sleep in bed with us when they were scared as it dosen’t last long.Make him a bed on the floor in your room but find out what is his problem then work out a solution.Maybe a night light?Good luck

I think he is finding his boundaries if you keep giving in he will keep it up,try buying a special tedy for bed time only and a night light

Sounds like he is testing u. Testing the boundaries.

The only thing that works for me is laying with my girl until she falls asleep. I don’t mind doing it but she starts school next year so I can see my life is going to get a bit busier and it would be nice if she started going to bed by herself. Hoping some of the suggestions here will be able to help.

He is testing the boundaries. Can u try settling him with a movie?

what did you decide on?

routine, has he got a night light?

Its just consistency, he’s got to learn in a kind but firm way that he really isn’t the boss, you are.

Will be reading through these suggestions – having trouble with my four year old not going to bed by herself at the moment

Could you keep a light on so he doesn’t get scared.