Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

Eye Tracking Young Children with Autism
09:03

Eye Tracking Young Children with Autism

Published on: March 27, 2012

[Disorders of sleep in children: a vision from the primary care stand point]

G Pin-Arboledas1

  • 1Unidad Valenciana del Sueño Infantil (UVSI), Clínica Quirón Valencia, España.

Revista De Neurologia
|March 24, 2000
PubMed

Insights

Sleep problems affect 20-25% of children. This study examines pediatric sleep disorders, their progression, and proposes a primary care diagnostic approach.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Childhood Sleep Disorders
  • Clinical Pediatrics

Context:

  • Sleep problems are prevalent in children, affecting 20-25% of the pediatric population.
  • Understanding the natural course and common alterations of sleep disorders in children is crucial.
  • Differentiating between general sleep problems and specific sleep disorders is essential for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the course and common changes of pediatric sleep disorders.
  • To propose a methodology for studying childhood sleep disorders at the primary care level.
  • To define sleep disorders and distinguish them from general sleep disturbances.

Summary:

  • Reviews variations in sleep parameters like REM sleep reduction in children.
  • Discusses disorders including those from poor habits, night terrors, and respiratory changes during sleep.
  • Introduces a primary care methodology using clinical history and circadian rhythm assessment, with diagnostic algorithms.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for primary care physicians to diagnose and manage childhood sleep disorders effectively.
  • Highlights the importance of age-appropriate assessment and considering maturational changes in pediatric sleep.
  • Aims to improve the identification and referral process for children with sleep disorders, optimizing outcomes.
Abstract

More Related Videos

Workflows for the Photopic Negative Response and the Baby Vision Test05:44

Workflows for the Photopic Negative Response and the Baby Vision Test

Published on: August 7, 2026

Related Concept Videos

Nightmares and Night Terrors01:18

Nightmares and Night Terrors

Nightmares and night terrors represent two distinct types of sleep disturbances that differ in timing, characteristics, and the sleeper's recall of the event. Nightmares are vivid, disturbing dreams that usually awaken the sleeper from REM sleep, a stage of sleep where brain activity is high, and dreams are most frequent. Upon awakening, individuals often have detailed recollections of their nightmares, which can include themes of threats to survival, security, or self-esteem.
Nightmares often...
Photoreceptors and Visual Pathways01:22

Photoreceptors and Visual Pathways

At the molecular level, visual signals trigger transformations in photopigment molecules, resulting in changes in the photoreceptor cell's membrane potential. The photon's energy level is denoted by its wavelength, with each specific wavelength of visible light associated with a distinct color. The spectral range of visible light, classified as electromagnetic radiation, spans from 380 to 720 nm. Electromagnetic radiation wavelengths exceeding 720 nm fall under the infrared category, whereas...
Sleep-Wake Cycles01:24

Sleep-Wake Cycles

Sleep is an essential physiological process vital to maintaining overall well-being. The reticular activating system (RAS), a network of neurons in the brainstem, regulates wakefulness and sleep. While it may seem passive, sleep consists of distinct cycles, each with its unique characteristics and functions. Two key sleep phases are non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and  rapid eye movement (REM).
NREM Sleep
NREM sleep comprises four progressive stages that seamlessly merge:
Vision During Infancy and Toddlerhood01:23

Vision During Infancy and Toddlerhood

At birth, vision is the least developed of the major senses because the visual system is still structurally and neurologically immature. The retinas, optic nerves, and visual regions of the brain continue to mature after birth. As a result, newborns have limited visual acuity, or sharpness and clarity of vision, and respond best to objects viewed at close range, roughly 8 to 12 inches away.Rapid Visual DevelopmentVision improves rapidly during the first few months as infants observe and...
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder01:15

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder characterized by the absence of muscle paralysis that normally occurs during the REM phase of sleep. This absence allows individuals to physically act out their dreams, which are often vivid and disturbing. Common behaviors exhibited during episodes include kicking, punching, and yelling. These actions can be dangerous, potentially leading to injuries for the person with RBD or their bed partner.
RBD is significantly associated with...
Narcolepsy01:07

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by pervasive, uncontrolled sleepiness and other sleep disturbances. One of its hallmark symptoms is an abrupt transition to REM sleep upon falling asleep, which causes symptoms typically associated with this phase to occur unexpectedly during wakefulness. These include the following symptoms, which typically last from a minute or two to half an hour.