Alexandria M Reynolds, Andrea M Spaeth, Lauren Hale, Ariel A Williamson, Monique K LeBourgeois, Sachi D Wong, Lauren E Hartstein, Jessica C Levenson, Misol Kwon, Chantelle N Hart, Ashley Greer, Cele E Richardson, Michael Gradisar, Michelle A Clementi, Stacey L Simon, Lilith M Reuter-Yuill, Daniel L Picchietti, Salome Wild, Leila Tarokh, Kathy Sexton-Radek, Kristina P Lenker, Susan Calhoun, Dayna A Johnson, Daniel Lewin, Mary A Carskadon
This White Paper addresses the current gaps in knowledge, as well as opportunities for future studies in pediatric sleep. The Sleep Research Society's Pipeline Development Committee assembled a panel of experts tasked to provide information to those interested in learning more about the field of pediatric sleep, including trainees. We cover the scope of pediatric sleep, including epidemiological studies and the development of sleep and circadian rhythms in early childhood and adolescence. Additionally, we discuss current knowledge of insufficient sleep and circadian disruption, addressing the neuropsychological impact (affective functioning) and cardiometabolic consequences...
March 6, 2023: Sleep