Abstract Background Sleep disturbances are prevalent but often go unrecognized in children with neurological disorders, profoundly affecting their quality of life. Aim to examine the prevalence, characteristics, and associated factors of sleep problems. Methods A sample size of 95 children with neurological disorders were studied. The Arabic version of The Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) was used and completed by parents of children aged from 4 to 12 years. Results sleep disturbances were highly prevalent among children with cerebral palsy (CP), epilepsy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Common issues included parasomnias (90.5%), sleep-disordered breathing (82.1%), and excessive daytime sleepiness (92.6%). Children with severe CP were especially prone to sleep problems, such as difficulty going to bed, parasomnias, and breathing issues during sleep. Certain medications, like Levetiracetam and Valproate, were found to improve sleep duration. However, factors like sex, BMI, and residence showed minimal influence. Conclusion high prevalence and underdiagnosis of sleep disturbances in children with neurological conditions, particularly those with sever CP. Targeted strategies, such as managing CP-related spasticity and discomfort, raising caregiver awareness, and improving access to sleep assessments.
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