Are there any safe medications to help promote sleep for toddlers? The short answer is, no. There are currently no drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intended to promote sleep in infants and young children. Most drugs have not been formally tested for pediatric sleep [...]
I don’t see my child’s health condition on this website – where else can I look? I’m so sorry you didn’t find exactly what you were looking for at first glance on the website. We are continuing to build the Special Populations section. In the meantime, here are a few [...]
My child has special needs. Can I use the information on the rest of this website? Of course. Regardless of your child’s specific strengths and needs, be they related to physical/medical, social-behavioral, developmental, intellectual, or adaptive functioning, the majority of information in [...]
My child has autism. How will he sleep? Sleep problems are common for children with autism. However, these problems are treatable with many common strategies such as consistency and a calming routine. Techniques may need to be individualized to represent what your child really enjoys, what helps [...]
He has ADHD. What can I expect about his sleep? Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may experience sleep problems such as frequent movements during sleep or daytime sleepiness. On the other hand, behaviors associated with ADHD, such as inattention or difficulty focusing, [...]
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep? For little ones that have behavioral difficulty during the day, bedtime can certainly be a challenge. Here are a few things that might help make bedtime a bit easier for you and your family. Be sure to have a consistent bedtime and bedtime [...]
What are some of the benefits for my child of getting enough sleep? Sleep affects just about every aspect of a child’s well-being. For example, it affects mood, cognitive functioning, behavior, and health. On days that your baby does not get enough sleep she is more likely to be cranky and [...]
My baby barely sleeps. Will this affect her development? First of all, we know that sleep is important and that babies spend about half their lives sleeping. Sleep seems to mostly affect your baby’s daily mood and how well she functions on a day-to-day basis. Longer term studies on sleep and [...]