Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Sleep Disorders in Children

Sleep disorders in children encompass a range of conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns during developmental years, including difficulties falling or staying asleep, abnormal breathing during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Research published in Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research addresses several spe…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 51× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-4518 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Sleep disorders in children encompass a range of conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns during developmental years, including difficulties falling or staying asleep, abnormal breathing during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Research published in Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research addresses several specific pediatric sleep conditions and their broader contexts. The journal has examined narcolepsy in pediatric populations, both with and without cataplexy, through systematic review of clinical presentations and diagnostic considerations. Studies have investigated sleep patterns in children with autism spectrum disorder, particularly how environmental factors such as weekends and clock changes affect their sleep. Research has also explored obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome through meta-analytic review, identifying prevalence patterns in this vulnerable population. Additionally, the journal has published work on how lifestyle factors influence sleep in school-aged children, including an intervention study examining relationships between meal habits, sleep patterns, circadian typology, and academic performance in Japanese elementary students. Understanding sleep disorders in children matters because disrupted sleep during critical developmental periods can affect cognitive function, behavior, physical health, and academic achievement.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 51 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Sleep Disorders in Children, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research (ISSN 2574-4518).

Journal editorial board
Dragos Octavian Palade · Romania Mauro Manconi · Switzerland Karim Sedky · United States

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