Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Sleep. It’s a beautiful thing. When children are well-rested, they perform better in school, have longer attention spans, and are more attentive and happier. There are many reasons why children and teens aren’t getting restful sleep, including:
- Certain medical conditions, such as asthma that affects breathing
- Medications
- Caffeine
- Irregular sleep schedule
- Pain
- Psychological disorders, such as depression or anxiety
How We Can Help
The Beacon Children’s Hospital Pediatric Sleep specialists are specially trained to help your child get the most restful sleep possible. Whether you are trying to train your toddler to take better naps or worried your teen may be suffering from insomnia, we specialize in a variety of sleep disorders including:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (pauses in breathing for short periods during sleep)
- Central sleep apneas
- Bedwetting
- Restless sleep
- Sleepwalking and talking
- Unexplained drowsiness
- Various insomnias
