We have specific expertise in diagnosing and treating children and teens who suffer from severe sleep disruptions. We recommend a sleep study if your child's sleep problems last longer than a few weeks and interfere with how he feels and functions during the day. Akron Children's Sleep Center is fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Accreditation from the AASM is voluntary and reflects our commitment to providing the highest quality care for sleep disorders.
We bring together a team of pediatric neurologists, pulmonologists, developmental and behavioral pediatricians, ENT specialists and others to help children and families cope with, and often eliminate, severe sleep disruptions. Chronic lack of sleep may affect a person’s health, job or school performance, memory, mood and behavior. And if children and teens don’t get enough sleep, the entire family may be affected by disrupted sleep.
Sleep disorders are more common in children who are obese or who have craniofacial problems, neurological problems or developmental delays. These include enlarged tonsils or adenoids, malformation in the face, and conditions such as Down syndrome or spina bifida.
We have 5 sleep testing suites, all with private bathrooms, a lounge chair and twin bed so you can stay overnight with your child. Two of the private bathrooms have showers and there is also a shared shower facility, which makes it convenient for you and your child to get ready for school or work in the morning.
Use this checklist to help determine if your child should have a sleep disorder evaluation.
If you checked more than 3 statements, particularly statements 1-4, your child or teen should be evaluated for a sleep disorder.
We recommend that you keep a daily sleep diary for a week or two. Write down the time your child takes naps, goes to bed, the time he wakes up, and anything that seems to affect his sleep. Share this information with her doctor and our staff.
Director, Pediatric Neurology; Pediatric Neurologist
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At Akron Children’s, your child’s health and safety is our priority. Please continue to bring your child for wellness visits, vaccinations or sick care appointments that keep children healthy. We want to assure you that we have taken additional precautions to ensure a safe environment for your child and family. The following are additional safety efforts, in addition to our normal cleaning protocols, that we are taking to help you be comfortable bringing your child to an appointment.
The number of caregivers permitted to accompany a child to an appointment is dependent on the department you are visiting. Everyone visiting an Akron Children's facility is asked to wear masks or face coverings, except for kids under 2 or those with sensory issues. Masks will be provided for visitors who do not bring their own.
When you arrive at Akron Children's, you will be met by a greeter who will take your temperature and ask you a few questions.
While in the waiting rooms, you'll notice signs and a limited number of chairs. This is to remind our patients to keep 6 feet of physical distance between your family and others.
Call your child’s healthcare professional if your child is sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing and has been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if you live in or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19. Your health care professional will work with Ohio’s public health department and the CDC to determine if your child needs to be tested for COVID-19.
View all the safety precautions Akron Children's is taking.
Sleep Disorders, insomnia, restless legs, sleep apnea, sleep walking, sleep terrors