Infant Sleep Predicts Attention Regulation and Behavior Problems at 3-4 Years of Age.
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Authors
- Sadeh, Avi; De Marcas, Gali; Guri, Yael; Berger, Andrea; Tikotzky, Liat; Bar-Haim, Yair
- Source
- Developmental Neuropsychology. Apr2015, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p122-137. 16p.
- Subject
- *SLEEP-wake cycle
*HYPNAGOGIA
*SLEEP-learning
*PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY
*SUBCONSCIOUSNESS
*PSYCHOLOGY
*BEHAVIOR disorders in children
*ACTIGRAPHY
*ATTENTION
*CHILD development
*LONGITUDINAL method
*HEALTH outcome assessment
*PREDICTIVE tests
*DIAGNOSIS
- Language
- ISSN
- 8756-5641
This longitudinal study assessed the role of early sleep patterns in predicting attention regulation and behavior problems. Sleep of 43 infants was assessed using actigraphy at 12 months of age and then reassessed when the children were 3–4 years old. During this follow-up, their attention regulation and behavior problems were also assessed using a computerized test and parental reports. Lower quality of sleep in infancy significantly predicted compromised attention regulation and behavior problems. These findings underscore the need to identify and treat early sleep problems. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]