Sleep in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: An Evidence-Based Guide

Sleep in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: An Evidence-Based Guide
ISBN-10
3319984144
ISBN-13
9783319984148
Category
Medical
Pages
391
Language
English
Published
2018-12-13
Publisher
Springer
Author
Jennifer A. Accardo

Description

This practical guide presents approaches to working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disabilities who have sleep problems. Divided into four sections, the book begins with the impact of sleep problems in children with disabilities and the evaluation of sleep complaints. The next two sections cover the major categories of sleep disorders as they apply in children with disabilities, and specific neurodevelopmental disabilities with their characteristic sleep manifestations. The last section details options for treatment, which include behavioral and environmental strategies, occupational therapy, exercise, and medications. Chapters feature case studies that introduce and reinforce diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Those engaged in the care of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and sleep problems will find this text to be an invaluable guide when assessing and treating sleep disorders.

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