Also in this issue: New School Vaccine Requirements in Texas No Mower Injuries Outdoor Activity is Healthy for Asthma Patients A Checklist to Help Spot Hearing Loss Anemia Has Many Forms NEWSLETTER HOME PAGE		ADD Symptoms Could Mean a Sleep Disorder Recent studies tie attention deficit disorders to problems sleeping If your child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and if he snores or has breathing problems during sleep, he may have a sleep disorder. The link between ADD/ADHD and sleep disorders is receiving more attention. A recent study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine showed that adolescents with ADHD are more likely to have sleep disorders. Signs of a possible sleep disorder include: Snoring Mouth breathing Brief pauses in breathing during sleep Bed wetting among school-age children Excessive daytime sleepiness Poor school performance Teeth grinding (bruxism) Enlarged tonsils or adenoids Children with sleep disorders, instead of acting like sleep-deprived adults, may not appear sleepy at all but may be restless, overactive and inattentive. If your child demonstrates these behaviors and snores, or you suspect your child has ADD/ADHD, ask your pediatrician about a sleep evaluation before your child is placed on medication for ADD/ADHD. The Sleep Disorders Center at Children’s The Sleep Disorders Center at Children’s Medical Center is the only dedicated pediatric sleep center in North Texas accredited by the AASM that offers clinical evaluation, diagnosis and management of children with all forms of sleep disorders. The center is located at the Children’s Dallas campus and at Children’s Medical Center at Legacy in Plano. At the sleep center, sleep studies are performed by registered polysomnographists, who measure breathing function and sleep quality overnight under the direction of physicians who specialize in pediatric sleep disorders. The center, recently named the top sleep facility in the country by Advance magazine, has been certified for its obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) program by The Joint Commission, the gold standard for such programs. It is the only pediatric sleep disorders center in the United States to receive this certification. Learn more about the role sleep plays in the growth and development of your child in the Children’s Health Library. Last reviewed: July 2009		Find a Doctor Find a Speciality & Service Support Children's About Children's childrens.com
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