Parasomnia facts for kids

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Parasomias are sleep disorders that interrupt sleep. They can be broadly classified:

Problems with arousal (NREM sleep): Sleepwalking and night terrors (Pavor nocturnus)
Problems associated with REM sleep: Nightmares, sleep paralysis
Other problems, including for example hallucinations, or eating disorders.

See also

In Spanish: Parasomnia para niños

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