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A Sequel to Sleeping Disorders in Children
The prevalence of sleep disorders is becoming such a phenomenon that pediatricians are becoming more aware that this can be an issue with children. The difficult part is figuring out what kind of sleep disorder your child has. There are three different categories that pediatric sleep disorders have been classified into which are dyssomnias, parasomnias, and medical-psychiatric disorders.
These categories might not mean much to a lay person but through my research I found the “BEARS” sleep screen might be something that every parent can relate to. (found in Judith Owens MD MPH The ABC’s of ZZZ’s: Common Sleep Disorders in Children)
- Bedtime problems
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Awakenings during the night
- Regularity and duration of sleep
- Snoring
If your child has any of the above symptoms then you also might want to look at the overall picture and how this can be really affecting your child. There is a high correlation with sleeping disorders and ADHD (like I mentioned in the last post). The correlation is so prevalent that there are some studies debating what is causing what. Is it the ADHD that is causing the sleep disorder or vice-versa? A good percentage of these children with sleep disorders are also known to have conduct problems in school or aggressive behavior, not to mention depression and self esteem issues. Of course , there is also the concern of the overall affects of the immune system with sleep disorders.
It would be safe to say that I fully support sleep studies for children if they have any of the above symptoms. It may make a significant impact on both your child’s and families life.
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