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Early childhood insomnia phenotypes and temperament: a theoretical review with clinical implications for precision assessment and treatment.
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine - 4 May 2026
Bruni Oliviero, Breda Maria, Mammarella Valeria, Melegari Maria Grazia, Ferri Raffaele
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PURPOSE: This theoretical review examines the clinical heterogeneity of early childhood insomnia and proposes a phenotype-based framework that integrates temperament into assessment and treatment planning in infants and preschool children (approximately 0-5 years). We focus on three clinically relevant presentations: (1) motor restlessness with fragmented sleep, (2) prolonged early-morning awakenings, and (3)...
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