SPED 7075 - Introduction to Childhood Sleep Disorders

This is an introductory course that will examine childhood sleep disorders. Students can expect to learn basic information about childhood Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome, and night terrors and bedwetting. Students will learn about the causes and increased risk factors that contribute to sleep disorders in children. Basic interventions, treatment options, and strategies appropriate for children with sleep related disorders will also be discussed in this course. This course will also discuss the impact of childhood sleep disorders on parents and caregivers.

Credits: 1