Sleep problems in children include Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome - the child cannot fall asleep until the early morning hours, then has trouble getting out of bed for school. Narcolepsy - the child shows signs of sleepiness far beyond that of a normal child. He or she may also fall asleep while talking, eating or even riding a bike. Sleep Apnea - Children with sleep apnea may snore loudly and complain of morning headaches. The typical episode involves merely sitting up in bed while asleep.
Some children do actually walk in their sleep.
Sleep Terrors - The child screams in the middle of the night, and parents find him or her sitting up in bed, flushed and sweating but not awake. Sleep Apnea - The child stops and then starts breathing again many times during the night Symptoms can include loud snoring and complaining of morning head aches. These children may also have frequent upper airway infections.