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Overcoming Sleep Disorders For Kids On The Spectrum

The following is a guest postby the team in the Boone Fetter Clinic at Childrens Hospital Los AngelesDid you know research shows that about half of school-age children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have trouble sleeping, compared to about one-fourth of typically developing children? Parents of children on the autism spectrum often report sleep problems such as resistance to going to sleep or sleeping alone, waking up often or sleepwalking during …

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Toddler Sleep Disorders

A toddler’s sleep problems may not necessarily be due to a physiological disorder. In fact, a child is more likely to have a difficult time sleeping when a regular bedtime routine is not followed. Many infants and young toddlers simply need time to develop a good sleeping pattern. Because toddlers continue to spend more time in light REM sleep than older children, they tend to wake more often through the night.

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Side Effects of Female Hormone Replacement

Hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment administered to women after undergoing hysterectomy (removal of uterus) or upon reaching menopausal stage. It uses a medication containing hormones such as estrogen, progesterone or testosterone, which can treat symptoms associated with menopause that include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, anxiety and sleeping disorders. Just like any medical treatment, hormone therapy has health risks that women should consider before undergoing treatment.

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Autism and Sleep Issues

Autism and Sleep Issues I stumbled upon an autism-related article that discussed sleep issues among children with autism. Got me thinking about my son and sleep. What’s it like for us? As far as I’m concerned, even though my son has autism, he’s been a pretty good sleeper for most of his life. Not that…