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COMMON CHILDHOOD SLEEP DISORDERS

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Sleeping is required for normal growth and development. Sleep disorders are common in children and can have a negative impact on their health and well-being.

KEY POINTS

Childhood sleep complaints are common. Some of these complaints may be signs of a sleep disorder.

A sleep disorder can cause problems for your child’s daytime alertness, mood, school performance and safety.

Treating a sleep disorder may prevent or minimize its negative effects on health and performance.

Common sleep disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, parasomnias, behavioral insomnia of childhood, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder and restless legs syndrome.

Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders can contribute to insomnia, sleepiness and safety concerns, as well as other health consequences such as obesity and diabetes.

Is My Child At Risk:

Up to 50% of all children have a sleep problem, but a much smaller percentage of children have a serious sleep disorder.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Sleep is required for the healthy development of a child’s body and brain. Poor sleep in a child can cause:

Daytime sleepiness

Irritability

Behavioral problems

Learning difficulties

Poor academic performance

Motor vehicle accidents in teens

The most common sleep problem in children is a lack of adequate sleep time. Younger children require the longest sleep duration. Children require less sleep as they age.

TIPS

Help your child develop healthy sleep habits that will last a lifetime:

Set a regular bedtime for your child.

Develop a relaxing bedtime routine to help your child settle down at night.

Set a “technology curfew” to limit use of cell phones, tablets and other devices in the evening.

Create a soothing bedroom environment that is quiet, dark and cool.

COMMON CHILDHOOD SLEEP DISORDERS INCLUDE:

Obstructive sleep apnea

Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder

Parasomnias

Behavioral insomnia of childhood

Restless legs syndrome

Next Steps

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: CONTENT DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SLEEP MEDICINE

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Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad is a highly qualified physician, Board Certified in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. He has been actively serving the community of Lee County, Florida since 2004, with a strong focus on a proactive healthcare approach. Dr. Ahmad has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Cornell University, State University of New York at Brooklyn, and the University of Mississippi. SOMNAS is a medical facility that is committed to improving and maintaining the health of patients with sleep disorders. The expert team at SOMNAS is known for their compassionate and high-quality care. They offer unparalleled treatment and care to patients on the Gulf Coast of Florida, ensuring a better and healthier life for them.

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