A Clinical Guide to Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Sleep disturbances are commonplace problems that cause great distress to sufferers and their families. They are implicated in a variety of problems, from poor educational performance or disturbed behavior to accidents or other physical problems. Yet, there is no up-to-date, comprehensive, one-stop source of information for clinicians concerning sleep disorders in young people. Traditionally, research into sleep disorders has generally occurred within separate, unconnected medical disciplines, mainly involving adults. As sleep disturbances are associated with serious health problems, identifying and treating the problem early is essential for good long-term health and well-being. Gregory Stores addresses this need with a cross-disciplinary review of available clinical information and treatments, illustrated by actual cases. This book will be essential reading for all professionals involved in child healthcare from infancy to adolescence, and will also be invaluable to general readers looking for up-to-date information and references.

Professor Gregory Stores MD, MA, DPM, FRCPsych, FRCP, has a background in fields including psychiatry, clinical neurophysiology, neurology and psychology. He has directed both sleep disorder and epilepsy services for patients of all ages referred from throughout the United Kingdom and has undertaken extensive research on sleep disorders and their treatment. He has lectured in various parts of the world and his many publications include Insomnia and Other Adult Sleep Problems: The Facts and Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents: The Facts (both Oxford University Press, 2009), as well as a second edition of A Clinical Guide to Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Cambridge University Press, in preparation). Current special interests include the misdiagnosis of sleep disorders and medico-legal aspects of sleep disorders.