II. Epidemiology

  1. Prevalence
    1. Age 3 to 13 years old: 17.3%
    2. Age over 15 years old: 2.9 to 4.2%
  2. No gender predominance (girls and boys equally affected)
  3. Familial inheritance component

III. Symptoms

  1. Inappropriate behavior
  2. Slowed responses
  3. Slurred speech
  4. Confusion after awakening
  5. No memory of event
  6. Timing
    1. Onset during first half of sleep

IV. Management

  1. Reassure family
    1. Episodes resolve without intervention
  2. Treat as with other Parasomnias
    1. See Sleep Walking
    2. Counsel on home safety

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