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Psycho-cognitive behavioral problems in sleep disordered children

Parvaneh Karimzadeh1

  • 1Research Center of Pediatric Neurology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Neural Regeneration Research
|March 7, 2015
PubMed

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Childhood sleep disturbances are common and can persist from infancy through adolescence. Early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric sleep disorders improve cognitive function and behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Neurology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances are prevalent in children and adolescents, often starting in infancy.
  • Chronic sleep issues in early childhood can result in neurobehavioral and psycho-cognitive impairments.
  • Sleep problems may stem from medical conditions like breathing disorders or psychological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the impact of sleep disturbances on child development.
  • To emphasize the link between pediatric sleep disorders and neurocognitive/behavioral outcomes.
  • To advocate for early diagnosis and management of sleep problems in children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on childhood sleep disorders.
  • Analysis of associations between sleep disturbances and neurocognitive/behavioral issues.
  • Synthesis of evidence on the benefits of early intervention.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disorders in children are linked to daytime cognitive impairment, behavioral problems, and inattention.
  • Persistent sleep problems from infancy can significantly affect development.
  • Untreated sleep disorders can lead to poor academic performance.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification and management of sleep disorders in children are crucial.
  • Intervention can improve neurocognitive function and behavioral issues in affected children.
  • Addressing sleep problems supports overall child well-being and development.

Keywords:
associationbehavioral problemschildrencognitive impairmentsleep disorder

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