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Sleep Disorders and Special Needs Children

Sleep Disorders and Special Needs Children. Kristine Hoffman, RPSGT,RST Life Care Sleep and Health Center. Sleep disorders and Special Needs Children. Aspergers, Autism and ADHD. Settling and waking issues. Caused by hypersensitivity to noise or touch. Lower levels of melatonin contribute.

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Sleep Disorders and Special Needs Children

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  1. Sleep Disorders and Special Needs Children Kristine Hoffman, RPSGT,RST Life Care Sleep and Health Center

  2. Sleep disorders and Special Needs Children • Aspergers, Autism and ADHD. • Settling and waking issues. • Caused by hypersensitivity to noise or touch. • Lower levels of melatonin contribute. • Downs syndrome, turrets, cerebral palsy.

  3. Changes to Sleeping Environment • The differences between home and the sleep center. • Why it can be a problem? • How to make the situation easier on the patient

  4. Easing the child into the situation • Tours • Blankets and pillows from home. • Becoming their friend • Explaining the process

  5. Meeting the Families Needs • Scheduling • Relaxation techniques • Ask about preferences • White Noise Machine

  6. Limit Entering the Room • Loose leads • Leads off • Restroom breaks • Videotaping

  7. Issues that Create the Bad night • Sleep Terrors • Bed wetting • Uninvolved parents • Excessively tired child

  8. Extremely Difficult Patients • Sleep rewards charts • Warm milk • Walking away • Smiles

  9. Statistics • 30 % of children have sleep issues. • The percentages are higher is special needs kids. • Causes • What to look for:

  10. Embrace the Challenges • Smile • Be open and honest • Try to understand • Make it a game

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