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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A sleep disorders does not cause a 6yo to throw a tantrum at school and then kick an adult. These kids seem to have no idea how to behave.. I'd be livid if my kid did this. [/quote]

Lack of sleep definitely causes poor behavior, as well as exacerbating mental health issues and physical health problems. Don’t you feel at least a little grouchy when you don’t sleep well? Isn’t it worse after several nights? Now imagine feeling like that with the mental abilities and impulse control of a 6 year old. It could definitely lead to a tantrum, and tantruming kids sometimes kick.

It’s not a good situation. It’s not okay behavior. But it’s not arrest-worthy. [/quote]

O.k....if the parent/guardian *knows* that the kid is suffering from sleep apnea why isn't the condition being treated?  Isn't sleep apnea potentially life threatening?[/quote]

It takes a while to diagnose and treat issues. We (DH, pediatrician, and me) strongly suspect that sleep apnea is what’s causing my DD to feel tired all the time, her school performance to suffer, some balance issues, worsening anxiety, and a few other less worrisome symptoms. We have great insurance. It’s still going to take about 4 months from me noticing the symptoms worsening and needing intervention to getting a CPAP, assuming sleep apnea is the problem. That’s with educated, middle class, involved parents following up with doctors and staying on top of the situation. First we had to rule out a few obvious concerns, wait for a referral, wait longer for an appointment, then we’ll have to wait for them to diagnose her, wait for another appointment for a cpap machine, then wait for symptoms to improve. I don’t know the circumstances of the child in the background, but if they have a less than stellar insurance or financial situation, or if the parents have trouble getting off work for appointments, the process could take longer.

Why is it so hard to show compassion to the child and her family instead of blaming them for everything? Why is it so hard to blame the overzealous officer who didn’t follow procedures?[/quote]

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