Sleep problems are common in children with FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorders) on both subjective and objective measures. Primarily in areas concerning for pediatric insomnia. Other associated findings observed in sleep studies include sleep disordered breathing and fragmented sleep. Because these symptoms may overlap with non-teratogenic ADHD it is advised that a clinical sleep health… Read more »
Anxiety can cause poor sleep, just as poor sleep can contribute to anxiety. You may say sleep and anxiety/panic are not compatible. Have you ever had a dream that you fell or missed a step and woke up to a startle body jerk? I bet you never finished that dream where your head cracks from… Read more »
Sleep deprivation is a known trigger for seizures. And people with epilepsy can have increases in types of sleep disorders that may influence there seizure control. Our site focuses on sleep disorders. But this post has a focus on seizure disorders. OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) is more prevalent in the Epilepsy population. It is well… Read more »
