SLEEP PROBLEMS

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OVERVIEW OF SLEEP PROBLEMS
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Sleep disorders are commonly associated with many of the conditions discussed on this web site

SCREEN FOR SLEEP PROBLEMS (PDF File)
A quick survey to send home with your students to screen for sleep problems that could be contributing to academic or behavioral problems in school

TEST YOUR SLEEP I.Q. (PDF File)
National Institutes of Health
See how you do on this 10-item quiz and let your students test their sleep I.Q with:

zzzzzz.... HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? (PDF File)
National Institutes of Health
Teens can test their sleep I.Q. and get some tips

ESTABLISHING GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Practical tips to get a good night's sleep. You can use this as a handout for students or give to their parents.

CLASSROOM TIPS FOR ACCOMMODATING
SLEEP PROBLEMS (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
This free pamphlet teaches teens about sleep and driving safety

AWAKE AT THE WHEEL (PDF File)
National Institutes of Health
This free pamphlet teaches teens about sleep and driving safety

TEACHERS GUIDE TO AWAKE AT THE WHEEL (PDF File)
Companion guide to the above

FACT SHEET ABOUT PROBLEM SLEEPINESS (PDF File)
Overview of problem sleepiness in adults and adolescents

RELAXATION TECHNIQUE
A simple breathing-based technique you can use for yourself or teach to your students. The more you practice it, the better the results you get.