Sleep better!

Sleep better! A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs is an updated edition that offers help and hope for parents who have a child with nighttime disruptions. Authored by a psychologist and father, the book helps parents develop a positive outlook and attitude as they work to resolve their child’s challenges.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Sleep and Alzheimer's

According to an article from NPR's Shots, "While the brain sleeps, it clears out harmful toxins, a process that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, researchers say." Apparently, researchers noticed that while laboratory mice sleep, their cerebrospinal fluid actually washes out harmful waste from their brains. "...one of the waste products removed from the brain during sleep is beta amyloid, the substance that forms sticky plaques associated with [Alzheimer's]."

To read the Shots article, please visit: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/10/17/236211811/brains-sweep-themselves-clean-of-toxins-during-sleep?utm_

Mobile App Monday - Sleepmaker All in One

Got someone who needs sensory input to rest well? This app has feature galore!

√ 110 complete tracks from all 5 Sleepmaker Pro Apps including every track from:
√ Sleepmaker Rain Pro
√ Sleepmaker Storms Pro
√ Sleepmaker Waves Pro
√ Sleepmaker Streams Pro
√ Sleepmaker Wildlife Pro
√ Sleepmaker White Noise [NEW]
√ Multi Tasking - Run the app in the background**
√ Color graded 360 degree select wheel
√ Easier operation at night
√ Turn off app after timer expires switch
√ Glowing timer icon
√ Automatic function to fade tracks out
√ Programmable 24 hour sleep timer
√ Standby mode to save battery life
√ FREE additional tracks and upgrades for life!

Want more information? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sleepmaker-all-in-one/id401073457?mt=8

Sleep Troubles and Down Syndrome

A study published last week in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine showed that a high percentage of individuals with Down syndrome may have undiagnosed sleep apnea. Persons with DS tend to have large tongues and are prone to thyroid diseases, which are high risk factors for OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Affected individuals can sleep up to one hour less each night than individuals without DS. You can read a summary of the study at Disability Scoop.

Does your child or family member have difficulty sleeping? CeDIR has two books available to help: Sleep Better: a guide to improving sleep for children with special needs by Vincent Durand and Solve your child's sleep problems by Richard Ferber. Email us if you're interested in either of these publications.