Presenter
Gary Freed, DO, FAAP, FACOP
Professor of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine
Host
Foothills AHEC
Program Description
Physicians and psychologists estimate that as many as 30% of children may have a sleep disorder at some point during childhood. Sleep disorders have implications both for social-emotional adjustment and for school performance. Dr. Gary Freed will provide a brief history of sleep disorders, discuss the kinds of sleep disturbances that may affect children and adolescents, and provide a description of recommended treatments.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the history and general background of the field of Sleep Medicine
- Describe an easy screening tool for providers to use to screen for sleep disorders
- Discuss the major "non-respiratory" sleep disorders in sleep medicine
When
On Demand
Original program date: Sep 6, 2012
Technology Requirements
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- Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
- Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
- Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
- Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
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Program Keywords
Access to Care