Pre-Recorded

Plenary Presentation

Sleep

Patients with autism (with and without intellectual disability), patients with Down syndrome, and elderly patients with dementia each have unique sleep problems. about which providers should be familiar. Management can be more complex in the setting of significant cognitive or neurologic impairment. Care for patients should apply a deliberate approach, considering recommended diagnostic testing and treatment plans in order to meet their specific needs. As new research continues, providers need to remain up to date with new and emerging treatment options. This session will address high-yield topics in the care of sleep issues in these patient populations.

Identify common sleep concerns for both children and adults with autism and to understand recommended/evidence-based treatment recommendations for this population.

Identify the common sleep issues and challenges to treatment in patients with Down syndrome.