ABSTRACT

The most recent consensus of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is that parasomnias are “undesirable physical events or experiences that occur during entry into sleep, within sleep or during arousals from sleep” (1). Parasomnias are often considered to be normal sleep phenomena, especially in children, and do not in general have a serious impact on sleep quality or quantity. However, in some cases, injuries can result, psychological distress can ensue, and sleep disruption can seriously disturb the individual and family members.