Books - Resources: Sleep Disorders
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A Clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents Jodi Mindell, Ph.D., and Judith Owens, M.D. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003, 314 pages)
Intended for physicians, but parents whose children have difficulty sleeping will also benefit from this book. It includes guidelines for parents as well as tips for dealing with nighttime fears, nightmares, and sleepwalking.
The Enchanted World of Sleep Peretz Lavie, Ph.D. (Yale University Press, 1998, 286 pages)
Includes information on sleep stages, the brain centers involved in sleep regulation, the reasons for dreaming, and the importance of sleep in maintaining good health. Interspersed with case histories, anecdotes, and personal reflections.
The Promise of Sleep William C. Dement, M.D., Ph.D., and Christopher Vaughan (Dell Books, 2000, 560 pages)
An overview of sleep research and sleep problems by a respected pioneer in sleep medicine. Provides information on common sleep disorders and their treatment.
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