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Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why

  • Written by Beth Ann Malow, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University
imageA poor night's sleep has consequences on behavior, academic performance and overall health.skynesher/E+ via Getty Images

Most of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night’s sleep – be it interrupted sleep or simply too little of it. If you’re a parent with kids at home, it often leaves you and your children on...

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