Video: Sleep Hygiene

In this video, Jennifer Bruner provides information on what sleep hygiene is, why it’s important.

Synopsis:

This webinar explains how an individual can work to achieve high quality sleep.
Through the number of sleep hygiene habits provided, individuals will be more likely to reach a level of restorative sleep which allows the body to rest and the mind to process information. This webinar concludes with health risks associated with poor sleep and ways to support self-advocates in practicing good sleep hygiene.

Key Takeaways:

• • There are many factors that contribute to high quality sleep hygiene, some of which are: establishing a regular sleep schedule and avoiding exercise, stress, light and stimulants before bedtime.
  • Sleep deprivation can have an adverse impact on your overall health.

For more information check these links:

Restorative Sleep

• Neuroprotective Aspects of Sleep
• Impact of sleep on stem cell regenerative capacity

Sleep Hygiene

• Behavioral Health Interventions
• Sleep Assessment

Promoting Sleep Hygiene

• American Sleep Association: Sleep Hygiene
• Good Sleep Hygiene Handout

Health Risks

• CDC: Sleep and Sleep Disorders
• Role of Sleep Hygiene in Promoting Public Health
• Health Hazards of Insufficient Sleep

Sleep Hygiene for Self-Advocates

• Individuals with ID
• Individuals with Autism
• Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
• Individuals with Epilepsy