Sleep is essential for the development of children, as well as for good academic performance and good mental health.
However, sleep problems are often missed or poorly managed in children. In this conference, we will look at the latest scientific discoveries in the field and how we can apply them in clinical settings, schools, and families to optimise children's sleep.
We will cover a number of common sleep disorders in-depth, how good sleep practices can become part of the school curriculum and how it can be disseminated to the wider population.
We'll look at the broader issues around sleep, with a focus on:
Standard pricing available until 26 November 2019.
| RSM Fellow | RSM Associate | RSM Retired Fellow | RSM Trainee | RSM Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £125.00 | £85.00 | £85.00 | £85.00 | £35.00 |
| Consultant / GP | AHP / Nurse / Midwife | Trainee | Student |
|---|---|---|---|
| £180.00 | £105.00 | £105.00 | £50.00 |
A New Intervention for Sleep in Children Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and Visiting Professor at Sheffield Hallam University.
Professor Elphick will talk about a new programme to improve sleep in children and how this can positively impact on mental health.
Head of Teensleep Project and Lecturer Oxford Online Programme in Sleep Medicine
Dr. Harvey is currently working on a project aimed at optimising sleep in teenagers and working to integrate sleep education into the school curriculum.
Consultant Neurologist, Sleep Disorder Centre, Guy's & St Thomas'
Dr Nesbitt is an expert in body clock disorders and will look at how these manifest in adolescents, including looking at the role of screens and technology on sleep.
Dr Anna Weighall, Reader in Education, Director of MSc Psychology and Education, School of Education, University of Sheffield
Professor Heather Elphick, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Sheffield Children's Hospital
Dr Hui-leng Tan, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital
Dr Kirstie Anderson, Head of Regional Neurology Sleep Service and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University
Dr Eleni Paliokosta, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Fondation Trust
Mrs Janet Harrison, Children's Sleep Consultant, Mainly UK
Dr Alexander Nesbitt, Consultant Neurologist, Sleep Disorder Centre, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Christopher-James Harvey, Senior Strategic Teaching Fellow, Imperial College London
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