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Sleep matters: Supporting healthy sleep for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs)

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatrics2025Official publication

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2025) on “Sleep matters: Supporting healthy sleep for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs)”. Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities are at high risk for sleep problems, which can negatively affect their health and that of their families. Improving sleep may be one of the most effective ways to improve behaviour, mood, positive social interaction, attention and learning, and reduce future risks for poor metabolic and mental health. While insomnia is the most common concern, increased rates of other sle.

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