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SLEEP DISTURBANCES IN CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Introdução

For most children, the process of learning how to read, write and math skills happens without great difficulties. However, in some cases, as a result of several factors, this process can be impaired and altered. Learning difficulties are increasingly frequent and can be impacted by environmental aspects. Children with learning difficulties may experience worsening of their conditions due to several factors, such as sleep, attention, memory, routine changes, changes in the way of teaching, among others. The quality of sleep is fundamental for the individual's overall health and for school learning, with impacts on attention, memory, concentration and logical reasoning.

Objetivo

To investigate the sleep quality of children with learning difficulties and the association among sleep disturbances and learning difficulties.

Métodos

Observational, cross-sectional, retrospective research. For sleep investigation, the Sleep Disturbances Scale for Children was used. The research sample consisted of children referred to the Neuropediatrics center, who were later referred to the School Disorders' Outpatient Clinic and received a diagnosis of learning difficulties after evaluation by a multidisciplinary team.

Resultados

The sample consisted predominantly of boys, totaling 56%, while 44% were girls. As for school failure, 4% have already failed. Quantitative data revealed that 88.3% of children with learning difficulties also have sleep-related complaints, with high rates of associated sleep disorders. Of the group surveyed, 25% wake up in the morning feeling tired.

Conclusões

The data collected revealed that most children with learning difficulties also have sleep-related complaints, with high rates of associated sleep disturbances. The research also revealed that the worse the sleep quality of these children, greater the learning complaints. This indicates the importance of sleep for child development and learning, as well as the need for an integral look at the child learning process, taking into account environmental aspects.

Palavras chave

SLEEP DISTURBANCES; LEARNING DIFFICULTIES; child development

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