Alternate Title

Sleep better, A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs

Author

Durand, V. Mark

Place of Publication

Baltimare, MD

Publisher

Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

263 pages ; 24 cm

Subject

Sleep/Sleep Disorders

Children-Special Needs

Abstract

From bedtime tantrums to bed-wetting, sleep problems can be one of the biggest sources of worry and frustration for parents of children with special needs. Help is here in this newly revised edition of this down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children--with and without disabilities.

I. The Nature of Sleep and Its Problems. An Overview of Sleep --

Sleep Problems --

II. Assessing Sleep Problems. Identifying the Sleep Problem --

Identifying Obstacles to Successful Treatment --

III. Strategies for Change. An Optimistic Approach to Improving Sleep --

Good Sleep Habits --

Help for Bedtime Problems --

Sleeping Through the Night --

Sleeping at the Wrong Times --

Nightmares, Sleep Terrors and Other Related Problems --

Excessive Sleepiness --

Other Nighttime Difficulties --

Daytime Behavior Problems --

Sleep and Medications --

Preventing Sleep Problems --

Conclusion: The Beginning of Better Nights and Better Days --

Appendix A. Support Groups and Associations ; B. Internet Sleep Resources ; C. Accredited Sleep Disorders Centers ; D. Thoughts Quiz ; E. Self-Talk Journal ; F. Sleep Diary ; G. Behavior Log ; H. Albany Sleep Problems Scale (ASPS).

ISBN

9781598572940

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 900 DUR 2014

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