The aim of this case is to make you think about how lifestyle and sleep imparticular can impact on a child's life and on one another. Sleep accounts for around a third of a child's day, more in younger children, and yet clinicians tend to be poor in asking after it.
By the end of this case you should:
- Understand the importance of sleep for children and young people
- Be aware of the differential diagnosis of sleep disturbance at different ages
- Know what questions should be asked in a sleep history
- Always remember to ask about sleep!