Sleep Disorders in Adolescents

Sanjeev V. Kothare, MDDepartment of NeurologyDirector, Pediatric Sleep ProgramNYU Comprehensive Sleep Disorders CenterProfessor, Department of NeurologyNYU Langone Medical Center and NYU School of MedicineNew York, New YorkUSARebecca Scott, PhDNYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center-Sleep CenterDepartment of NeurologyNYU Langone Medical CenterNew York, New YorkUSA

• Preface.- Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome.- Chapter 3. Restless Legs Syndrome.- Chapter 4. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adolescence.- Chapter 5. Narcolepsy in Adolescence.- Chapter 6. Parasomnias in Adolescents.- Chapter 7. Sleep in Adolescents with Psychiatric Disorders.- Chapter 8. Medical Disorders.- Chapter 9. Brain Tumors.- Chapter 10. Insomnia.- Chapter 11. Epilepsy and Sleep in Adolescents.- Chapter 12. Traumatic Brain Injury.

"This book is a concise text addressed to pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, psychologists and psychiatrics. It contains 12 chapters discussing the most important sleep disorders encountered in puberty. ... The chapters contain patient presentation, learning points, pitfalls, treatment and references. A very useful text not only for specialists but also for practitioners and physiciansin training (interns, residents). Recommended." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), vol. 14 (3), March, 2017) "This clinical casebook presents a comprehensive review of common sleep problems in adolescents in a concise, easy-to-read format. ... This is intended as a resource for clinicians at all levels, but particularly those involved in the treatment of adolescents. It will be highly useful for trainees such as residents, medical students, and nursing students. It can be of use to healthcare professionals in a variety of settings who focus on the health and welfare of adolescents." (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2017)