Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or other healthcare professional the following questions related to sleep and children:

1. How can I tell if my child is getting enough sleep?
   
   
2. What steps can I take to help my child establish good sleep habits?
   
   
3. What is causing my child’s sleep difficulties?
   
   
4. Is it likely that a medical condition is causing my child’s sleep difficulties?
   
   
5. Is this a condition that my child will outgrow, or does it require treatment?
   
   
6. How can I determine when my child should be left alone to fall back asleep, and when he/she needs my attention?
   
   
7. What are some of the most common symptoms of sleep disorders in children?
   
   
8. How can I determine whether my child has sleep apnea?
   
   
9. What are my child’s treatment options? What are the side effects of these treatments?
   
   
10. How soon after beginning treatment will my child see improvement in symptoms?