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Sleep problems and early developmental delay: implications for early intervention programs

Karen Bonuck1, Roy Grant

  • 1Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus, 1300 Morris Park Ave., Mazer Building., Rm. 418, Bronx, NY 10461, USA. karen.bonuck@einstein.yu.edu

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
|February 10, 2012
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Sleep disorders in young children can hinder development, impacting behavior and cognition. Early intervention evaluations should include sleep assessments to ensure timely support and maximize a child

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are prevalent in young children with developmental delays, affecting key developmental areas.
  • Common sleep issues include difficulties with sleep initiation/maintenance and sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Existing research often focuses on specific conditions, overlooking broader impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of sleep problems across a wider range of children undergoing early intervention screening.
  • To highlight the connection between sleep disorders and developmental domains assessed in early intervention.
  • To advocate for the inclusion of sleep assessments in early intervention evaluations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on sleep problems in children eligible for early intervention.
  • Analysis of the relationship between sleep disorders and the five developmental domains (adaptive, motor, cognitive, communication, socioemotional).

Main Results:

  • Sleep disorders are common in children with developmental delays and can impede progress in adaptive and socioemotional development.
  • Disordered sleep may be a symptom of underlying socioemotional or adaptive challenges.
  • Assessing sleep problems can aid in establishing eligibility for early intervention services.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating sleep assessments into early intervention evaluations is crucial.
  • Timely identification and treatment of sleep disorders can optimize developmental potential.
  • Addressing sleep issues supports overall child development and well-being.

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