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When a Child’s Sleep Test Is Unclear

Parent documenting her child’s restless sleep and open-mouth breathing while he sleeps in bed.

Parents usually know when their child is not sleeping well. They hear snoring from the hallway, notice blankets on the floor, or find their child sleeping in an unusual position with an open mouth. By morning, that same child may be difficult to wake, unusually emotional, unfocused, or exhausted. Then a sleep study comes back […]

Better Sleep and Breathing for Kids

Child learning about healthy breathing and airway development during a pediatric myofunctional therapy evaluation

Why Sleep and Breathing Matter More Than Many Parents Realize Many parents know something feels off long before they have a clear explanation. Their child may snore, breathe through the mouth, wake up tired, struggle to focus, grind their teeth, or show signs of crowded teeth at an early age. Some children seem restless throughout […]

Could Your Child’s Behavior Be Connected to Breathing?

Before You Label the Behavior, Look at the Breathing Your child may not be difficult. Their body may be exhausted. Many parents come to us after months, or even years, of trying to understand why their child is struggling. The concerns often start small. A child becomes more emotional, more restless, or more reactive. School […]

Why Your Child Waking at Night May Be a Breathing Issue

Some parents have not slept through the night in years. Their child wakes once, twice, or several times a night. Sometimes the child cries. Sometimes they crawl into a parent’s bed. Sometimes they seem restless, thirsty, anxious, uncomfortable, or unable to settle without help. Over time, the entire family begins to organize itself around disrupted […]

Could Poor Sleep Be Affecting Your Child’s Behavior?

tired child rubbing eyes

Many adults know exactly what poor sleep feels like. A rough night can leave you irritable, unfocused, low on energy, and struggling to make good decisions. It can affect your mood, patience, cravings, and ability to get through the day. Now imagine feeling that way as a child. A young child cannot always explain that […]

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High-Signal Pediatric SRBD Risk Screener

Purpose: This rapid screener focuses on 10 clinically significant symptoms of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) in children, providing a quick assessment of high risk.

Instructions: Please choose the option that best describes your child's behavior for each question.
1. Does your child snore?
2. Does your child often sleep with their mouth open, or appear to be a 'mouth breather' during the day?
3. Has your child had recurrent or chronic tonsillitis or been told they have enlarged tonsils/adenoids?
4. Does your child grind their teeth (bruxism) or clench their jaw during the night?
5. Does your child sweat excessively during sleep?
6. Is your child restless in bed, often changing positions, or sleeping in unusual positions?
7. Does your child wake up during the night after falling asleep?
8. Does your still child wet the bed regularly?
9. Is your child abnormally tired, drowsy, or irritable during the day?
10. Is your child's concentration or attention span noticeably poor, leading to problems at school or home?