PEDIATRIC SLEEP DISORDERS

Treatment By The Center for Sleep Medicine

PEDIATRIC SLEEP DISORDER Sleep problems are among the most common complaints heard by

pediatricians, as there are a wide variety of problems that children may face when it comes to sleep.

WHAT ARE PEDIATRIC SLEEP DISORDERS?

Sleep problems that have the potential to affect a child’s cognitive, emotional and physical health.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome bedtime resistance circadian clock abnormalities Nightmares Night terrors Sleep Walking Bedwetting Restless Legs Syndrome Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and more

WHY SEEK HELP FOR A PEDIATRIC SLEEP DISORDER

A sleep disorder might cause significant co-morbidities that can affect your child’s cognitive, emotional and physical well being. If present throughout childhood and into adulthood, sleep disorders are associated with considerable cardiovascular abnormalities including hypertension, higher chances of having a stroke and myocardial infarcts.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Snoring Restless sleep Insomnia Bedwetting Troubles waking up in the morning Daytime sleepiness Daytime inattention Learning problems Depression and/or anxiety Chronic headaches

CHILDREN HIGH RISK

Some children run a higher risk of others to have sleep problems, this includes:

Down Syndrome Craniofacial Anomalies Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy Obese Snoring Inattention and Hyperactivity

OUR TREATMENT EVALUATION

Multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment for children.

you and your child will meet with a pediatric sleep physician to screen for underlying medical problems and to determine whether there is a need to perform diagnostic tests like a night time sleep study.

The sleep physician will pursue the appropriate treatment for physical sleep related conditions, if found.

A course of therapy with the behavioral sleep specialist will focus on your child’s sleep difficulties. (if required).

This therapy is highly individualized and efficient in treating sleep difficulties that can be improved behaviorally.

Think You May Be Suffering from A Sleep Disorder? Book your first appoint by click on the following link

https://www.sleepmedcenter.com/book-an-appointment/

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