Enduring Activity: 2022 Pediatric Neurology Update
“Sleep Disorders and Treatment of Children With Cerebral Palsy/ Neurodevelopment Disorders”
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Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward physicians, resident/fellows, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, students and
other health clinicians in the practice of pediatrics, neurology, pediatric rheumatology, physical medicine and
rehabilitation, and family practice.
Statement of Need
Neurological disorders in children can present with varied symptoms and severities. Outcomes in many of these
disorders often correlate with the speed of recognition, diagnosis and institution of the correct treatment. Many of
these diseases are rare and practitioners may not consider them in the differential diagnosis.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify common sleep problems.
2. Discuss sleep in neurodevelopmental disabilities to include Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Prader Willi
Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
3. Discuss treatment options.
Faculty
Emily V. Singer, M.D.
Child Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Physician
Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute
Affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine
Relevant Financial Relationships
Faculty
Faculty for this activity have no relevant financial relationships.
Planners
Dr. Vinay Puri has a relationship with Eisai for his role as consultant and Neurelis for his roles as speaker and consultant.
No other planners have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. All relevant relationships have been mitigated.
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date of Original Release | September 2022
Course Termination Date | August 2024
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org
Resources
Children With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Outcomes After Tonsillectomy
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Mirtazapine for sleep disturbances in Angelman syndrome: a retrospective chart review of 8 pediatric cases
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Impact of a behavioural sleep intervention on symptoms and sleep in children with attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, and parental mental health: randomised controlled trial
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