Child and Adolescent Sleep Clinic

What we do

We use cognitive and behaviour therapies. This involves educating families about the nature of sleep and sleep problems, modifying children's behaviours around their bedtimes, and teaching them how to modify the way they think about their sleep problem.

We also use Bright Light Therapy with adolescents who have difficulty falling asleep and waking at their desired times. This type of treatment helps to shift sleep rhythms earlier so teens can fall asleep earlier and wake up more alert.

Treatment involves several sessions over a period of 4 to 8 weeks.

This includes completing sleep diaries and questionnaires, and where possible wearing wrist monitors to track sleep.

Who we are

Professor Michael Gradisar developed the clinic in 2006, and he leads a team of psychologists specialising in treating sleep problems - from as young as 6-months old to adults. He has worked in the area of sleep and insomnia since 1998 and is considered a world expert in treating young people’s sleep.