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Pediatric Insomnia

Kelly M Brown1, Beth A Malow1

  • 1Sleep Disorders Division, Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN.

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|September 18, 2015
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Pediatric insomnia is complex, with various causes and consequences affecting mood, behavior, and cognition. This review covers diagnosis, treatments, and future research for childhood sleep issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Childhood insomnia is a prevalent and complex issue.
  • It is often multifactorial, stemming from various underlying causes.
  • Sleep disorders disproportionately affect specific pediatric groups, like those with autism spectrum disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the major categories and common causes of pediatric insomnia.
  • To discuss the consequences of insomnia on children's mood, behavior, and cognition.
  • To outline current evaluation methods and therapeutic approaches for childhood insomnia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric insomnia.
  • Categorization of insomnia types and etiological factors.
  • Summary of diagnostic tools and treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Insomnia in children presents diverse categories and causes.
  • Consequences include significant impacts on mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
  • Prevalence is higher in specific populations, such as children with autism spectrum disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management requires understanding the multifactorial nature of pediatric insomnia.
  • Comprehensive evaluation involving history, examination, and potential sleep studies is crucial.
  • Behavioral and pharmacological interventions, alongside future research, are key to addressing childhood sleep disturbances.

Keywords:
actigraphycognitive behavioral therapymelatoninobstructive sleep apnea

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