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Upcoming: Integrated Medical and Behavioral Approaches to Pediatric Sleep Disorders

July 22, 2026 8:00 pm Register for the Event
Upcoming: Integrated Medical and Behavioral Approaches to Pediatric Sleep Disorders

About

Join CPN for an informative discussion on sleep in medically complex children, featuring Dr. Pinar Polat, Katherine Wesley, PhD, DBSM, and two parent caregivers. This session will cover topics such as sleep-disordered breathing, circadian disruption, and insomnia as they relate to chronic illness and neurodevelopmental differences. In addition, the conversation will address the impact of sleep disruptions on caregivers, offering practical coping strategies to support both child sleep and parent well-being.

This event will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd at 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT).

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify common sleep disorders in medically complex children from a medical and behavioral perspective
  2. Understand how to navigate multidisciplinary sleep care
  3. Discuss approaches to reduce caregiver stress related to sleep disruptions

The Panelists


Pinar Polat, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine

Pinar Polat, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine

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Katherine Wesley, PhD, DBSM, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry

Katherine Wesley, PhD, DBSM, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry

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Lindsey Topping-Schuetz, Parent

Lindsey Topping-Schuetz, Parent

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Laura Will, Parent

Laura Will, Parent

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