Sleep Center
Getting enough sleep is critical to your child's growth and development. While occasional sleep troubles are normal, if your child has frequent or longer lasting problems sleeping, they may benefit from seeing a sleep specialist.
The Sleep Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) diagnoses and treats children with various sleep disorders. We pair physicians and psychologists to offer a unique approach to care that focuses on both mind and body.
How we serve you
Sleep is closely linked to physical health, mental health and some neurodevelopment conditions. A thorough sleep assessment and evaluation will help us diagnose the root of your child's sleep problems, and create a treatment plan to meet their needs. Learn more about our sleep labs and support services.
Conditions we treat
Some kids have trouble falling asleep, while others can't stay asleep. Sometimes, there is an underlying medical problem that is disrupting a child's normal sleeping pattern. We diagnose and care for children with all types of sleep symptoms and sleep disorders.
- Bedtime fears and other behavioral sleep problems
- Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
- Insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep)
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Narcolepsy and other causes of daytime sleepiness -
Obstructive sleep apnea -
Parasomnias, including sleep terrors, sleepwalking, and nightmares - Restless leg syndrome and other sleep-related movement disorders
- Sleep disordered breathing (including sleep-related hypoventilation)
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Snoring
Meet your team
Our team of pediatric sleep experts includes pediatric pulmonologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists and sleep lab specialists. Together, we are ready to meet the full needs of the children who come to us for care.
Our locations
Access Sleep Center experts at a location convenient for you.
Our research
Until all children are able to get a good night's sleep, the Sleep Center team will continue to research the best ways to diagnose and treat sleep problems.
Sleep Center resources
Our resources page has links to trusted information to answer your questions so you feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
Preparing for your child's sleep study
Some children need a sleep study to confirm a sleep-related diagnosis. Here's information you'll need to know to be prepared, and to help your child through the study.
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