Sleep Disorders Quiz for Children (2 to 18 years old)


Does my child have a sleep disorder? Does my child have sleep apnea? Is my child having night terrors? If you suspect your child may be experiencing sleep problems, you might find it helpful to take this free sleep disorders quiz. The test may help you to decide if you need to seek a formal sleep disorder diagnosis or not for your child.

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What to Expect from our Sleep Disorders Quiz for Children

Insomnia, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), night terrors, nightmares are common sleep problems in children and adolescents. The BEARS questionnaire is a useful pediatric tool in the detection of sleep disorders in children between 2 and 18 years of age. BEARS is a test’s acronym that prompts a clinician to inquire about five sleep items (B = Bedtime problems, E = Excessive daytime sleepiness, A = night Awakenings, R = Regularity and duration of sleep, S = Sleep-disordered breathing or Snoring).

Adapted from the BEARS Sleep Questionnaire, the quiz is designed to screen for major sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, night terrors, nightmares affecting children. The quiz can be finished in five minutes by each age group’s parents and their children.

This online test is an informational tool – not for sleep disorders diagnosis purposes. But it can help you inform yourself and guide you toward the next steps. Again, your child’s doctor is the best source for diagnoses and treatments for sleep problems. Sleep disorders can pose serious health risks and it is important that you talk to your provider or pediatric sleep specialist.

Take Sleep Disorders Quiz for Children (2 to 18 years old)

The test is intended for toddlers/preschoolers (2-5 years), school-aged children (6-12 years), adolescents/teens (13-18 years). Please select the appropriate age group and answer “trigger questions” to assess your child’s sleeping patterns.

  • Ages 2-5 years old
  • Ages 6-12 years old
  • Ages 13-18 years old
Does your child have any problems going to bed?

Does your child have any problems falling asleep?

Does your child seem overtired or sleepy a lot during the day?

Does he/she still take naps?

Does your child wake up a lot at night?

Does your child have a regular bedtime and wake time?

How many hours does your child have? (including naps)

Does your child snore a lot or have difficulty breathing at night?

Parent: Does your child have any problems at bedtime?

Child: Do you have any problems going to bed?

Parent: Does your child have difficulty waking in the morning, seem sleepy during the day or take naps?

Child: Do you feel sleep a lot?

Parent: Does your child seem to wake up a lot at night?

Parent: Any sleepwalking or nightmares?

Child: Do you have trouble getting back to sleep?

Parent: How many hours does your child have? (including naps)

Does your child have loud or nightly snoring or any breathing difficulties at night?

Child: Do you have any problems falling asleep at bedtime?

Child: Do you feel sleepy a lot during the day?

Child: Do you feel sleep while in school?

Child: Do you wake up a lot at night?

Child: Do you have trouble getting back to sleep?

Child: How much sleep do you usually get? (including naps)

Parent: Does your teenager snore loudly or nightly?

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Last Updated on October 6, 2021