Sleep and its Disorders in Children and Adolescents with a Ne... - 9781107402201

Sleep and its Disorders in Children and Adolescents with a Neurodevelopmental DisorderA Review and Clinical Guide\nAuthor(s): Gregory Stores\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107402201, 978-1107402201\nSynopsis\nSleep disorders are common in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, exacerbating behavioural problems and hindering overall care. Based on a review of published evidence and a wealth of clinical experience, this book provides paediatricians, paediatric neurologists, specialists in intellectual disability, psychiatrists, psychologists, and primary care staff with practical guidance for the investigation and management of these disorders. The book outlines sleep and its disorders in children and adolescents, before discussing special considerations in children with a neurodevelopmental disorder. The next section reviews comorbid conditions that contribute to sleep di.