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News, stories and updates from the world of sleep
SomnusNooze Month: October 2015
Research Opportunity
Victoria University, Melbourne Australia is commencing a study about the general health and well-being of people within three groups. One group will be those with both narcolepsy and cataplexy. Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone, often triggered... read >
The HF Welcomes Celia King to the Board of Directors
As we mentioned in our September 22, 2015, issue of SomnusNooze, several people have recently joined the Board of Directors of the Hypersomnia Foundation. Last month, we introduced you to Scot Hulshizer. Today, we would like you to meet Celia King. Ms.... read >
ADHD Symptoms in Children with Narcolepsy
Background Compared with adults with narcolepsy, children with narcolepsy often have higher levels of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), are more likely to have cataplexy without a trigger, and are more likely to have a secondary form of narcolepsy. The... read >
Crash Course: Public School Accommodations for Children with Hypersomnia: Part 2
Part 2: Understanding 504 vs. IEP By Kate Pece, MEd In this series of four articles, you will learn how to navigate the public school system for accommodations under a 504 plan. You can read the other parts here: part 1, part 3, and part 4. When it... read >