University of Louisville
Affects of Sleep Restriction on Speech Processing in Children
Institution
University of Louisville
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Dennis Molfese
Abstract
The impact of sleep on learning and speech processing in children is not a thoroughly investigated question. There are few studies that address this specific area directly in normally developing population. According to Dahl, sleep-deprived children often exhibit behavioral and cognitive symptoms, such as: difficulty with attention, that resemble those observed in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The implications of sleep on learning in normal children is a topic of concern. Mild sleep restriction due to delayed bedtimes for children are prevalent in current society, but little is known of the neurocognitive affect of this restriction.
Affects of Sleep Restriction on Speech Processing in Children
The impact of sleep on learning and speech processing in children is not a thoroughly investigated question. There are few studies that address this specific area directly in normally developing population. According to Dahl, sleep-deprived children often exhibit behavioral and cognitive symptoms, such as: difficulty with attention, that resemble those observed in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The implications of sleep on learning in normal children is a topic of concern. Mild sleep restriction due to delayed bedtimes for children are prevalent in current society, but little is known of the neurocognitive affect of this restriction.