{"id":5349,"date":"2023-01-31T13:50:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T10:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/sleep-disorders\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T21:20:21","slug":"sleep-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#Difficulty_Falling_Asleep\" >Difficulty Falling Asleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#Sleep_Apnea_in_Children\" >Sleep Apnea in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#Night_Terrors_in_Children\" >Night Terrors in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#The_Problem_of_Nightmares_in_Children\" >The Problem of Nightmares in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#Sleepwalking_Problems_in_Children\" >Sleepwalking Problems in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#What_Causes_Sleep_Disorders\" >What Causes Sleep Disorders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#What_Happens_If_Children_Dont_Get_Enough_Sleep\" >What Happens If Children Don&#8217;t Get Enough Sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/sleep-disorders\/#Treatment_of_Sleep_Disorders_in_Children\" >Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Children<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Sleep Disorders play a significant role in children\u2019s biological and psychological development. Getting plenty of sleep is crucial for children\u2019s health and development and greatly reduces the incidence of sleep disorders. However, more than half of all children experience sleep problems at some point during their childhood. Children\u2019s sleep needs vary depending on their age and environment. Children up to age 2 need an average of 14 hours of sleep. As they get older, this decreases to 10\u201311 hours. In addition to the amount of sleep children need, their sleep schedule is also very important.      <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Sleep problems and common sleep disorders in children include sleep apnea and insomnia, as well as sleep-related disruptive behaviors and emotions such as sleepwalking and night terrors.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficulty_Falling_Asleep\"><\/span><strong>Difficulty Falling Asleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Children should have a set bedtime. In particular, they should not be allowed to stay up past 9:00 p.m. Efforts should be made to establish this sleep routine for the child. At this point, there are certain responsibilities that fall to parents before bedtime. In this context, habits such as holding the child in one\u2019s arms or trying to rock them while standing before bedtime can negatively affect the child\u2019s ability to fall asleep. In addition, if a child is accustomed to having their mother present before falling asleep, they may have difficulty falling asleep on their own when this routine cannot be maintained. Children who have trouble falling asleep often experience problems related to anxiety and stress.      <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_Apnea_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Sleep Apnea in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Sleep apnea is a condition in which air cannot be drawn in through the nose or mouth, and it is one of the sleep disorders. It has been observed that tissues in the throat block the passage of air during sleep. This condition can cause frequent, brief pauses in breathing that significantly disrupt nighttime sleep and interfere with rest. Common causes in children include enlarged tonsils, obesity, or congenital abnormalities. Depending on the severity of symptoms and other risk factors\u2014such as obesity\u2014it is essential to seek expert advice from a pediatrician.    <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night_Terrors_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Night Terrors in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>This condition, known as night terrors, is when a sleeping child suddenly wakes up from sleep, feeling frightened, screaming, or in a state of panic. The child usually does not remember the situation that frightened them. Although rare in adults, this condition is observed in approximately 30% of children and typically occurs between the ages of 3 and 7. Although no genetic predisposition has been observed, experts do not know the exact cause of night terrors.   <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Problem_of_Nightmares_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>The Problem of Nightmares in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>If this occurs in children, it is important to distinguish between night terrors and nightmares. While night terrors occur during the non-rapid eye movement (NREM) stage of sleep, nightmares typically occur during the rapid eye movement (REM) stage\u2014the sleep phase most commonly associated with dreaming. They are triggered by stress or major life events. Experiencing nightmares can have a significant psychological impact on a child.   <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleepwalking_Problems_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Sleepwalking Problems in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Problems such as sleepwalking are common in children. For example, sleepwalking is observed in approximately 30% of children between the ages of 3 and 7. Most children who sleepwalk do so only rarely and usually outgrow this behavior by adolescence. Children may be prone to sleepwalking within one or two hours of falling asleep, and an episode can last anywhere from a few seconds to thirty minutes. It is difficult to wake someone who is sleepwalking. Upon waking, the child may act disoriented or confused.     <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Sleep disorders are much more common in children than in adults. They can occur within families, and in such cases, the child may also be affected. Conditions that can cause sleepwalking:  <\/p>&#13;\n<ul>&#13;\n<li>Uyku eksikli\u011fi veya yorgun olma<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Uyku d\u00fczensizli\u011fi<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Hastal\u0131k veya y\u00fcksek ate\u015f<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Baz\u0131 ila\u00e7lar<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Stres<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p>Getting out of bed and wandering around the house while still asleep is the most distinctive feature of sleepwalking. Some sleepwalkers may occasionally talk in their sleep, have difficulty waking up, appear dazed, become clumsy, sit up in bed and rub their eyes, or perform repetitive movements while fiddling with their pajamas. <\/p>&#13;\n<p>The necessary referrals are made to identify any physical issues that may be causing sleep problems. If there is no physical cause, emotional issues that may be contributing to the sleep disorder are identified. <strong>Play therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy are used <\/strong>to <strong>address <\/strong>emotional issues causing sleep disorders in children. For problems related to sleep routines, guidance is provided on adjustments the family can make in the home environment.   <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Sleep_Disorders\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Sleep Disorders?  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>It is known that the onset and persistence of sleep disorders in children involve the interaction of many factors related to the child, parents, family, and environment. There are many causes of insomnia. <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Sleep disorders in children can be caused by physical ailments, genetic issues, emotional problems, anxiety disorders, stress, insecurity, fear and trauma, developmental issues, parental attitudes, parent-child communication and interaction, and irregular sleep schedules.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_Children_Dont_Get_Enough_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>What Happens If Children Don&#8217;t Get Enough Sleep?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Sleep is as important and fundamental a need for everyone as eating and drinking water. Sleep and a regular sleep schedule\u2014which are especially crucial for children\u2014can pose a major threat to their health when disrupted. Children who experience sleep deprivation or irregular sleep patterns may face a range of physical, emotional, and mental problems. Some of these include:   <\/p>&#13;\n<ul>&#13;\n<li>G\u00fcnd\u00fcz uykusuzlu\u011fu ve huzursuzlu\u011fu<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Ruh halinde sorunlar<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Duygu kontrols\u00fczl\u00fc\u011f\u00fc<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Ba\u011f\u0131\u015f\u0131kl\u0131k sistemindeki zay\u0131fl\u0131k<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Haf\u0131za zay\u0131fl\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Problem \u00e7\u00f6zme becerilerinde eksiklik<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Sa\u011fl\u0131k durumunda problemler<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Sinirli ve \u00f6fkeli duygu durum bozukluklar\u0131<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Depresif duygular<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Olumsuz d\u00fc\u015f\u00fcnceler<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Gerginlik halleri<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Huzursuzluk<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_Sleep_Disorders_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Children  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Sleep disorders in children and adolescents can lead to a number of problems that affect daily life. The most important factor for children is a regular sleep schedule. If a child experiences a sleep disorder, their physical development may also be negatively affected. Behavioral methods\u2014which you may have heard a lot about these days and which offer many benefits\u2014can be applied to children and adolescents. Some of these methods include the following:    <\/p>&#13;\n<ul>&#13;\n<li>Uyku d\u00fczeni i\u00e7in haz\u0131rl\u0131k a\u015famas\u0131 ve bunu al\u0131\u015fkanl\u0131k haline getirmek. \u00d6rne\u011fin; pijama giyme haz\u0131rl\u0131\u011f\u0131, di\u015f f\u0131r\u00e7alama zaman\u0131, masal okuma veya sohbet ederek uykuya dalma gibi.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Uyku saatine dikkat etmek. Bunu d\u00fczenli hale getirmek yatma ve kalkma saati d\u00fczenli olmal\u0131.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>I\u015f\u0131k terapisi uygulamas\u0131 yap\u0131labilir.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Uyumadan \u00f6nce rahat k\u0131yafet se\u00e7imleri, odan\u0131n sessiz ve sakin olmas\u0131 \u00f6nemli.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Uyku ba\u015flang\u0131c\u0131 ertelenebilir.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Yata\u011fa gitme anlar\u0131n\u0131 geciktirmek gerekebilir.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Ebeveynlerin \u00e7ocu\u011fun uyku vaktinde ortaya \u00e7\u0131kard\u0131\u011f\u0131 olumsuz tepkilere kar\u015f\u0131 net bir tav\u0131r sergilemesi \u00e7ok \u00f6nemlidir.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p>If sleep problems persist despite all these behavioral interventions, you should definitely seek help from a doctor who specializes in this field and, if necessary, begin medication treatment.<\/p>&#13;\n<p><strong>You Might Be Interested In: <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/cocuklarda-konusma-ve-dil-bozukluklari\/\">Speech and Language Disorders in Children<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; &#13; Sleep Disorders play a significant role in children\u2019s biological and psychological development. 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