Every child with learning or behavior problems deserves a medical evaluation of their sleep.
Thousands of children in San Diego are robbed nightly of the sleep they
need. The causes range from simple bad habits to serious medical conditions.
The results are apparent the next day: poor school performance, academic
difficulties, and learning and behavioral problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics in April 2002 issued Treatment
Guidelines that state "all children should be screened for signs
of sleep disordered breathing including obstructive sleep apnea. Such
children are at risk of neurocognitive deficits, such as poor learning,
behavioral problems, and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder."
Their recommendations underscore the need for every child to be evaluated
for sleep disordered breathing. With treatment almost all children can overcome their sleep problem and
achieve their full potential. Contact us today to see how we can help.
Because we can usually schedule new appoinments immediately, a lifetime
of healthier sleep can really start tonight. |
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