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Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Your child’s sleep is key to their overall health and development. At OSF HealthCare, our team is specially trained in sleep disorders in children, and offers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for all types of sleep issues to help your child get the rest their body needs.

What are sleep disorders?

Any disorder that consistently disrupts your child’s ability to get the amount of quality sleep their body needs is considered a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders can impact people of all ages, from infants to adults.

Why Diagnosing Sleep Disorders is Important

Sleep is connected to many different functions within your child’s body. Childhood sleep disorders can result in:

Behavioral issues
Heart health problems
Developmental challenges
Excessive sleepiness during the day
Metabolic issues
Restless leg syndrome
Social difficulties
Trouble keeping up in school
Weight abnormalities

What to Expect at Your Appointment

If you and your child’s provider are concerned about your child’s sleep, you can request a referral to our pediatric sleep specialists for a comprehensive evaluation. During this evaluation, our team will review your child’s symptoms and other information about their condition. Following the evaluation, your child may be referred to a sleep study at the OSF Sleep Lab.

Meet Your Care Team

Our team of pediatric sleep experts are committed to helping your child improve their sleep and overall wellness. Your child’s care team includes doctors, advanced practice providers and nurses who work closely with additional sleep specialists in the OSF Sleep Lab to develop the most effective care plan.

Meet Our Providers

How much does a sleep study cost?

The cost of a sleep study can vary depending on your insurance and the type of sleep study your child needs. As with any testing, it’s important to talk with your insurance provider. If you need financial support, our financial navigator team can you help understand your specific cost.

What is the typical wait time for sleep study results?

Your child’s sleep study results are typically available within one week via OSF MyChart. Our pediatric sleep disorders team will contact you to review the results and offer recommendations.

What if my child can’t sleep during their sleep study?

If a child is unable to fall asleep during the study, our team will follow up later to reschedule or talk through other options. Sometimes kids may have trouble sleeping when they are away from their own home. Our sleep specialists are experts at helping kids feel more comfortable and relaxed.

How long is a sleep study?

The length of a sleep study depends on the type of study your child needs. Most nighttime sleep studies begin at 8 p.m. and end at 6 a.m. the next morning. Other studies may be shorter. Your provider will go over these details with you prior to your scheduled sleep study.

Can you do a sleep study at home?

Home sleep studies are not available for children currently. Conducting a sleep study in the sleep lab allows us to have more control over the environment and get more accurate results for your child.

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Ask for a Referral

Need care for your child’s sleep issues? Contact your child’s provider about a referral to a pediatric pulmonologist. Need a primary care provider? Browse our directory.

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Kayla M. Freeburg, APRN

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Amanda Miklavcic, APRN

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Kathleen F. Schlack, APRN

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Harry C. Yuan, DO

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