This booklet was written and produced by the Down Syndrome Clinic and the Sleep Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. It was developed to help prepare individuals with Down syndrome for a sleep study.
When I get to the sleep lab, I will meet my helper.
The helper will take me to my room.
This will be my bed.
My mom or dad will sleep close to me in another bed.
My sleep lab helper will measure my head.
I can watch a video while my helper gets me ready for my sleep study.
My helper will put stickers on me. This doesn't hurt. It just feels funny.
My helper will put a light on my finger that glows in the dark. So cool!
My helper will help me put on two sleep belts.
Now I am ready to sleep! My helper will turn out the lights.
My helper will be at her desk nearby the whole time I am sleeping.
If a sticker falls off while I sleep, my helper will come and put it back on.
My helper will wake me up early in the morning to get me ready to go home.
My helper will use something wet to take off my stickers.
My helper will take off my belts and the light on my finger.
I am all done!
I did a great job!