Sleep disturbances in individuals with down syndrome: An overview

Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is one of the most common birth defects, with 6,000 babies born annually with Down Syndrome in the U.S. One of many health risk factors individuals with Down Syndrome experience is sleep issues, ranging from poor sleep quality to high prevalence of obstructive sleep apn...

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Published inJournal of intellectual disabilities p. 17446295231173011
Main Authors Hirsch, Sophie, Gaultney, Jane
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 27.04.2023
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sleep
sleep disturbances
intellectual disabilities
Down syndrome
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Summary:Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is one of the most common birth defects, with 6,000 babies born annually with Down Syndrome in the U.S. One of many health risk factors individuals with Down Syndrome experience is sleep issues, ranging from poor sleep quality to high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea. This literature review aims to review these sleep challenges in this population and explore consequences and treatment options.
ISSN:1744-6309
DOI:10.1177/17446295231173011