Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic
Both healthy children and children with medical conditions may develop problems sleeping through the night that are due to behavioral and / or psychological causes. Common behavioral sleep problems include:
Each of these common sleep difficulties may result in daytime behavioral problems (crankiness, tiredness, irritability, hyperactivity) if a child's sleep is inadequate or disrupted.
The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is directed by Kelly Byars, PsyD, who is a pediatric behavioral psychologist with specialized training in pediatric sleep disorders. Dr. Byars works with families to understand the reasons for their child's sleep disorder and to improve the quality of their child's sleep.
Evaluation
A typical evaluation explores the developmental, behavioral and social history of the child, focusing on the child's sleep environment and the behavioral, social and emotional factors that may contribute to sleep problems.
Recommendations are tailored to address the specific sleep problems of your child. Behavioral treatment for childhood sleep problems is usually short-term.
Clinic Location
The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at Cincinnati Children's is held weekly on the main campus of Cincinnati Children's, on the fifth floor of Location C (Outpatient Services Building).
To make a referral or schedule an appointment in the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic, please contact the Sleep Disorders Center at Cincinnati Children's
