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Behavioral Problems. Anxiety Disorders. Emotional Disturbances. Sensory Issues. Difficulty Learning. These are just a few of the issues linked to inadequate sleep in children. Sleep issues start at a young age. A National Sleep Foundation poll shows that two out of every three children aged 10 and under have experienced some type of sleep problem. Sleep issues can cause physiological changes such as weight gain, insulin resistance, and hypertension. With the increasing pressure placed upon the success of each child in today’s learning environment, promoting healthy sleep patterns is a necessity in any therapeutic consideration.
In this exciting and informative 1-day course, you will take an in-depth look at the impact of inadequate sleep on Human Occupation and how it directly impacts the efficacy of treatment in toddlers, school aged children, and young adults. Through interactive discussions, you will discover fresh approaches to assist in developing treatment plans for your patients with Autism, SPD, ADHD and many other diagnoses. You will learn how making small changes to diet and environment can help establish healthy sleep patterns and better outcomes for your patients.
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