Not exact matches
They range from bedtime resistance and frequent night waking to
sleeping disorders (e.g., sleepwalking or bedwetting) that require
behavioural interventions, surgical intervention, or pharmacological
treatments.
I specialized in working with children and adolescents, and offer
treatment for anxiety, depression, coping with stress or life transitions, low self - esteem,
behavioural challenges, and
sleep difficulties.
Behavioural Sleep Disorders across the Developmental Age Span: An Overview of Causes, Consequences and
Treatment Modalities
Treatment includes cognitive (for example, challenging negative styles of thinking) and
behavioural (for example, advice about poor
sleep) elements
In view of the personal, social, health, and (to the nation) economic benefits of successful and early
treatment of these
sleep disorders, it is highly desirable to devise effective
behavioural treatments which require less time and professional expertise for use in primary care.12 An evaluation of such a
treatment was the aim of this study.
In contrast,
behavioural treatments aimed at teaching the child new
sleep behaviours can be very effective, even in long standing severe cases.6 These types of
treatment are described in detail in France and Hudson (1993).7 While the individual efficacy of the
treatment components is not fully known, their cumulative effect appears to be good.8, 9 Their successful use has been linked to improvements in child behaviour, maternal health, and family functioning.10 Unfortunately, the
behavioural approach is under - utilised, possibly because in traditional form, this
treatment requires considerable time and effort from health professionals.