You should be evaluated by a trained professional if you meet one of the follow criteria of the BEARS Sleep Screening Algorithm test (below).

BEARS Sleep Screening Evaluation

The “BEARS” instrument is divided into five major sleep domains, providing a comprehensive screen for the major sleep disorders affecting children in the 2- to 18-year old range. Each sleep domain has a set of age-appropriate “trigger questions” for use in the clinical interview. The BEARS is a user-friendly pediatric sleep screening tool which significantly increases the amount of sleep information recorded as well as the likelihood of identifying sleep problems in children.

B

Bedtime problems

E

Excessive daytime sleepiness

A

Awakenings during the night

R

Regularity and duration of sleep

S

Snoring

Parent: Does your child have any problems at bedtime?*

Child: Do you have any problems going to bed?*

Parent: Does your child have difficulty waking in the morning, seem sleepy during the day or take naps??*

Child: Do you feel sleep a lot?*

Parent: Does your child seem to wake up a lot at night?*

Parent: Any sleepwalking or nightmares?*

Child: Do you have trouble getting back to sleep?*

Parent: Do you think he/she is getting enough sleep?*

Does your child have loud or nightly snoring or any breathing difficulties at night?*