Why choose Geisinger for pediatric sleep medicine?
Whether your child’s having a hard time falling asleep or they’re exhausted during the school day, your whole family feels the impact. Think your child or teen may have a sleep disorder? Start by talking to their pediatrician or primary care physician. They can refer you and your child to a sleep medicine specialist. From there, you’ll work with dedicated team focused on restoring your child’s rest.
Using the latest diagnostics, like non-invasive home monitoring and in-center evaluations at clinics in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, our specialists uncover the “why” behind restless nights. Your child also has access to the region’s only AASM-accredited (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) facility. With treatments tailored to their needs, your child can get back to their activities with energy and confidence.
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FAQs
What does a pediatric sleep specialist do?
How are sleep disorders diagnosed?
What happens during a sleep study?
In a private room, our specialists monitor your child’s sleep to get a full picture of their health. And because children do best when their family is near, every room is built to accommodate a parent or guardian so you can stay by your child’s side all night.
During the sleep study, your child’s sleep specialist will check for:
- Eye movements
- Heart rate
- Breathing patterns
- Brain waves (wake and sleep patterns)
- Blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
- Snoring and other noises
- Body movements and sleep positions
When should I talk to a sleep specialist about my child’s sleep?
It may be time for a visit if you notice your child has a hard time waking up, snores loudly or finds it difficult to pay attention at school. Because sleep issues can often look like ADHD or mood changes, our specialists focus on finding the root cause to make sure your child gets the right treatment.
Symptoms can include:
- Changes in mood, like anger, depression and behavior issues
- Daytime drowsiness (nodding off at school or in the car on short drives)
- Forgetfulness
- Trouble paying attention
- Poor performance in school
- Snoring
- Unable to wake up on time
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Waking often throughout the night
- Poor decision-making
- Risk-taking behavior
What is sleep hygiene and how does it help?
Pediatric sleep medicine at Geisinger
Your child’s treatment is designed to be as comfortable and effective as possible, providing:
- Care that fits your life, where you live: Expert care should be convenient. With locations throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania and virtual telehealth consultations, you can access sleep treatments and follow-up care right where you live.
- Accredited experience you can trust: Rest easy knowing your child is in the hands of specialists at centers accredited by the AASM. This means your child’s care has the highest national standard of safety and diagnostic accuracy.
- A "home away from home" experience: You don’t need to worry about a scary hospital environment. Our sleep centers feature cozy, private bedrooms designed to help your child feel relaxed. Plus, every room is built to accommodate a parent or guardian, so you can stay by their side all night.
- A multidisciplinary support team: When your child is here, they are backed by a full network of Geisinger experts. From ENT specialists and neurologists to weight management and behavioral health teams, we coordinate every related specialty so your child gets comprehensive care in 1 place.