About Our Program:
The Sleep Disorders Clinic at Kennedy Krieger provides care for all types of children and young adults with sleep problems. We have special expertise in working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities or behavioral disorders because of our background and interdisciplinary approach. The Sleep Disorders Clinic combines medical and behavioral approaches in an outpatient setting for the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep problems. We work closely with our Sleep Laboratory when additional testing may be helpful.
Problems We Treat:
- Difficulty Falling Asleep (Insomnia)
- Difficultly Staying Asleep (Insomnia)
- Difficulty Sleeping Independently (Sleep Onset Associations)
- Sleep Disordered Breathing (Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Central Sleep Apnea)
- CPAP/BiPAP Management
- Atypical Sleep Schedules
- Sleep Talking, Sleepwalking, Sleep Terrors, Nightmares (Parasomnias)
- Nocturnal Spells
- Restless Legs Syndrome, Restless Sleep, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Our Treatment Approach:
Our team evaluates and treats the many factors—both behavioral and medical—that can affect sleep. Our approach includes:
- Testing and Evaluation: Every child receives an initial evaluation or consultation that includes a sleep-focused history, physical and neurological examination, as well as a review of relevant records, sleep questionnaires and diaries, and prior sleep studies.
- Recommendations and Referrals: After we identify the areas of sleep difficulty, we may recommend additional testing, such as an overnight sleep study. We will also develop comprehensive medical treatment and behavioral management approaches. For some patients, such as those with ongoing behavioral management needs or sleep-related breathing disorders, we can make referrals to other clinics or programs when needed.
- Follow-Up: We typically recommend clinic follow up to assess the effectiveness of treatment recommendations. It is important that patients who receive medication treatment come back for periodic appointments so that we can monitor and review the effects of any medication.
Our Team:
We work as a team to ensure that all aspects of your child’s sleep are thoroughly evaluated and treated. Our team members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including pediatric neurology, developmental pediatrics, behavioral psychology, and sleep technology.
Referrals:
Self-Referral:
New patients to Kennedy Krieger, call 1-888-554-2080.
If you are a current Kennedy Krieger patient, please contact your Kennedy Krieger provider to request a referral.
Provider Referral:
Please send a request to NeurologyReferrals@KennedyKrieger.org with the patient’s name, date of birth, contact information, and reason for referral.
Contact Us:
Phone: (443) 923-9580
Email: SleepPatientInfo@KennedyKrieger.org
Kennedy Krieger Institute
801 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
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