Sleep Struggles & Cerebral Palsy

Overview: This presentation is an overview of the types of sleep issues that arise with individuals with cerebral palsy, and why they are more common with individuals with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopment disabilities. This presentation will also discuss how these sleep issues can be managed, treated, and prevented. 

Presenter Information: 

Dr. Golda Milo-Manson is the Vice-President of Medicine & Academic Affairs at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, a role she has held for 20 years. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Milo-Manson has worked in Paediatric rehabilitation for more than 20 years, largely with children and youth with physical disabilities as well as complex sleep disorders. She has been a member of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) for most of her academic career and is currently serving on the Executive Board of Directors. She has served as a local co-host for two AACPDM Annual Meetings held in Toronto.