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Cataplexy is a symptom of narcolepsy type one. It is the sudden and brief loss of muscle tone as a response to emotion (commonly anger, surprise or amusement). This might cause the person to feel weak or to collapse completely. Cataplexy often happens years after the appearance of symptoms of...

If you are coming to the autism post-diagnosis sleep workshop, please complete this 1 day sleep diary before the session. This will help you to think about lots of sleep related factors for your child or young person. If you can not print or download this diary just use a piece of paper to...

Hello , I am Theo Bear. I am tired and want some help trying to get to sleep. Can you help me sleep by doing some special activities with me before bedtime? Planned sleep time: Planned wake up time:

Child’s name: Hospital number: Planned sleep time: Planned wake up time: Week 1 Date: Quiet time: Bedtime: Wake up time: Week 2 Date: Quiet time: Bedtime: Wake up time: Week 3 Date: Quiet time: Bedtime: Wake up time:

Problems with sleep are very common for children and young people with chronic health conditions. Sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing, and it improves your energy. Not having enough sleep can make symptoms such as pain feel worse. It can also affect your mood and reduce concentration...

What is a sleep system? Sleep systems are positioning aids used during the night to help protect body shape. They provide support for your child or young person so that they are in a better position compared to if they were to sleep without a sleep system. Why is it important to use a sleep…...

A restful environment A good and restful sleep environment can make all the difference when addressing your child’s sleep needs. It is important that this environment is made to suit your child. We will all fall asleep more easily when we are comfortable and relaxed. Here are some top tips to help...

Sleep issues are often linked to anxiety in young children. It is common for children to be very anxious or frightened to sleep alone. Signs of sleep anxiety Anxiety is a normal and common emotion. Children are not always aware of how and why they feel this way. Anxiety can then become an issue...

Sleep resources The Sleep Charity has a phone line service that provide advice and support around difficulties sleeping. They offer a free helpline that is part of their extensive services, open 7pm to 9pm, between Sunday and Thursday. Sheffield Children’s paediatric sleep disorders nursing team...

A printable PDF sleep diary for you to keep a record of your child’s sleeping.

There are a variety of food groups which can help with improving sleep. All the foods below have an essential amino acid which may help children get to sleep. Bread – whole wheat bread Fruits – apples, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, avocados, pineapple, peaches, cherries Seeds...

Teen Sleep Hub guide for getting better sleep for teenagers.

Top tips for sleep in children with osteogenesis imperfecta Muscular aches and pains are common in OI especially if you have had an active day. These can be worse at night as this is a time to switch off and relax, distractions are less, which can make aches and pains more noticeable. Ideas which...

What is cataplexy in narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a long-term condition which causes excessive sleepiness during the day and may disrupt your sleep at night. You can also have sleep attacks where you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day without any warning. Cataplexy is a condition...

What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a long-term condition which causes excessive sleepiness during the day and may disrupt your sleep at night. You can also have sleep attacks where you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day without any warning. What is Wakix? Wakix is a brand name of...

What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a long-term condition which causes excessive sleepiness during the day and may disrupt your sleep at night. You can also have sleep attacks where you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day without any warning. What is methylphenidate? Methylphenidate...

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What is cataplexy in narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a long-term condition which causes excessive sleepiness during the day and may disrupt your sleep at night. You can also have sleep attacks where you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day without any warning. Cataplexy is a condition...

What is cataplexy in narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a long-term condition which causes excessive sleepiness during the day and may disrupt your sleep at night. You can also have sleep attacks where you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day without any warning. Cataplexy is a condition...

What is cataplexy in narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a long-term condition which causes excessive sleepiness during the day and may disrupt your sleep at night. You can also have sleep attacks where you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day without any warning. Cataplexy is a condition...

This resource has been created to suggest ways to help your child when it comes to overstimulation like sounds, smells, sleeping, bathing and other aspects of life. Meal times Your child might be sensitive to smells or noises and prefer eating in a separate room to others. Check your child is...