Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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To achieve consensus among pediatric sleep medicine practitioners on recommendations for the advancement of the field in the areas of research, clinical practice, education, and public policy. ⋯ Pediatric sleep medicine is a related, but unique, discipline within the broader field of sleep medicine. Additional research, both basic and clinical, on all aspects of children's sleep is necessary to elucidate the neurophysiologic basis of normal sleep development; to establish a solid foundation for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric sleep disorders; and to formulate evidence-based public policy in sleep health.