Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in School-age Children With Down Syndrome

"1. Introduction to the treatment program, an overview of common sleep problems in DS, and the basic principles of the behavioral approach as it relates to sleep problems~2. Information on healthy sleep hygiene, preventative techniques, and use of visual supports~3. Information on reinforcement and extinction procedures for bedtime struggles, codependence, night waking, early waking~4. Information on procedures for delayed sleep onset and problematic sleep associations~5. Feedback on implementation of behavioral sleep treatments and strategies for managing sleep hygiene in the future"

"1. Introduction to the general-education program, build rapport with family, and review basic information on Down syndrome~2. Introduction to understanding and interpreting results from clinical evaluations~3. Introduction to educational planning, expectations, and transition planning~4. Introduction to lifespan development and advocacy and support services available~5. Feedback on current concerns and methods for obtaining services to manage concerns"