Some sleep disorders are episodic, brief, predictable as to when they occur during sleep, don’t respond to changes in the child’s sleep environment, and are associated with amnesia for preceding events. These disorders are thought to be related to normal development of the brain and are therefore most common in children.
They take many forms including: nightmares, night terrors, sleep walking, and sleep talking. These arousals from sleep can be quite concerning to parents and until recently, were considered to be innocent phenomena. However, sleep terrors occurring on a regular basis should trigger referral to a sleep specialist for further evaluation due to the association with obstructive sleep apnea.
If you have a concern about your child displaying unusual behaviors that may be related to any of these sleep disorders, please contact the SleepCenter of the Rockies today.
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