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[Treatment of sleep disorders in neurodevelopmental disorders]

María Angeles Idiazabal1, Montserrat Palau1, Xavi Bello1

  • 1Instituto Neurocognitivo INCIA. Barcelona, España.

Medicina
|February 13, 2024
PubMed

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Sleep disorders significantly impact children's neurological development, with higher prevalence in those with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Early sleep assessment is crucial for diagnosis and improving quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sleep Medicine

Context:

  • Sleep disorders (SD) are prevalent in the general pediatric population (6-25%).
  • Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), exhibit a significantly higher prevalence of SDs (50-80%).

Purpose:

  • To highlight the substantial impact of sleep disorders on neurological development in children.
  • To emphasize the increased occurrence of sleep difficulties in children with NDDs.
  • To advocate for the integration of sleep assessment into routine clinical evaluations for children with NDDs.

Summary:

  • Children with NDDs experience more frequent issues with falling asleep, nocturnal awakenings, and daytime sleepiness.
  • Circadian rhythm disturbances and respiratory sleep disorders are also noted in this population.
  • These sleep problems lead to decreased alertness, behavioral and emotional issues, and academic challenges, including executive and memory dysfunctions.

Impact:

  • Addressing sleep disorders in children with NDDs can mitigate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral deficits.
  • Systematic sleep assessment facilitates accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.
  • Improved sleep management enhances the overall quality of life for affected children and their families.

Keywords:
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderautism spectrum disordersleep disorders

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