Children & Sleep
Sleep Resources for Children
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Sleep & Your Child
A good night's sleep is as important to your child as a hearty breakfast. Without enough shut-eye, children are more likely to struggle with their school studies, do poorly on the playing field, and suffer depression.
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Prepare For Your Child's Sleep Study
Being prepared for a sleep study will help you and your child stay calm. Reduce anxiety by talking to your child openly and asking us questions before the sleep study.
Your Child's Sleep Study
If your child is having difficulty getting a good night’s rest, we offer sleep studies, customized for your child. Our sleep specialists provide a comfortable environment to find out how we can help your child sleep better.
A sleep study is a way to measure what’s going on during a child’s sleep. It’s also known as a polysomnogram. It is a painless overnight test.
Preparing For Your Child's Sleep Study
Why are sleep studies done?
A sleep study measures how well a child sleeps. It can be used to find out if your child has a sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea. OSA is a common problem in children. But it often goes undiagnosed. This is partly because symptoms can be different than they are in adults. OSA happens when the airway is blocked during sleep. When this happens, the brain tells the body to wake up just enough to open the airway and allow breathing again. This can happen many times throughout the night, even though your child doesn’t remember it. Other disorders that can be diagnosed during a sleep study include sleep terrors, restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy.