BEARS Sleep Screening Algorithm

Is your child having any sleep problem?

Enough sleep is the amount of sleep required for the child to feel well rested and function normally. Insufficient sleep is inadequate sleep relative to sleep need. Some signs of insufficient sleep in children include excessive daytime sleepiness, mood disturbances, behavioural problems, poor concentration and learning problems.

There could be if you've answered yes to the questions below...

B= Bedtime problems

Any problems going to bed, falling asleep at bedtime?

E= Excessive daytime sleepiness

Any sleepiness / tiredness during the day? In school? Any naps?

A= Awakenings during the night

Any awakenings at night? Any sleepwalking or nightmares? Any trouble getting back to sleep?

R=Regularity and duration of sleep

Any regular bedtime and wake time? What are they on school nights? weekends? How much sleep? Is it enough?

S= Sleep-disordered breathing.

Any snoring or difficulty breathing at night?


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