Expert care for childhood sleep problems

Proper sleep is essential for a growing child’s development. At Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's, we have an accredited sleep laboratory at the Baylor Scott & White Sleep Institute with specialists trained to assess and treat your child’s sleep needs.

Our sleep medicine physicians take a multidisciplinary team approach, collaborating with other members of a child’s care team that may include a neurologist, psychologist, dentist, ear, nose and throat specialists and a pulmonary specialist.

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Schedule an appointment with a pediatric sleep specialist

Sleep-related conditions we treat

Sleep disturbances can stem from a medical condition, such as sleep apnea (disrupted breathing during sleep), or emotional issues, such as depression. There is also a link between sleep disorders in children and ADD and ADHD.

  • Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
  • Insomnia
  • Sleep-related behavioral disorders
  • Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
  • Weight-related sleep disorders
  • Enuresis (bed wetting)
  • Seizure disorders

Advanced sleep technology catered to children

Pediatric sleep specialists utilize advanced technology to evaluate and treat sleep disorders. Patients are assessed by a board-certified sleep specialist who arranges further tests to determine the cause of the sleep problem.

Patients may have a sleep study either in the laboratory or at home. Using techniques such as actigraphy (used to evaluate sleep patterns) and polysomnograms (sleep studies), children are cared for in a clean, family-friendly environment. The Baylor Scott & White Sleep Institute is one of the first facilities in the country to utilize new sleep technology to evaluate the relationship between sleep disorders and enuresis (bedwetting).

Image of a boy undergoing sleep study