Episode 12: Sleep Issues and Solutions for CP with Dr. Golda Milo-Manson
In this episode with sleep expert and developmental pediatrician, Dr. Golda Milo Manson, we discuss the variety of sleep issues that occur for children with Cerebral Palsy and potential solutions for families. Dr. Milo-Manson covers how to prevent sleep issues, behavioral and pharmacologic interventions, and how to know what to use, for whom and when.
Dr. Golda Milo-Manson is the Vice-President of Medicine & Academic Affairs at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, a role she has held for 20 years. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Milo-Manson has worked in Paediatric rehabilitation for more than 20 years, largely with children and youth with physical disabilities as well as complex sleep disorders. She has been a member of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) for most of her academic career and is currently serving on the Executive Board of Directors. She has served as a local co-host for two AACPDM Annual Meetings held in Toronto.
Sleep is so important for restorative function. It allows us to do our best, whatever it is, whether it's work, whether it's school, whether it's play for our children and there's even other pediatric reasons besides optimal function, but it's felt to have a role in fighting infection.