Childhood Sleep Disorders is a thorough introduction to pediatric sleep disorders. The book focuses on behavioral pediatric sleep disorders with guidance for sleep disorders that have a medical component. Readers will learn about the key factors contributing to the etiology, assessment and treatment of sleep disorders in children. The author addresses the importance of sleep for the emotional, physical and behavioral health and development of children. Trends in sleep habits, barriers to healthy sleep and recommended total sleep time are discussed. Establishing healthy sleep habits and sleep hygiene is discussed. Case examples are provided to illustrate the application of the information discussed in the conceptualization, assessment and treatment chapters. The case examples provided include young children and teens who present with various sleep disorders as well as with comorbid anxiety. Case conceptualizations are discussed to demonstrate the formulation of comprehensive sleep intervention protocols.