CONSULTATION & EDUCATION
A consultation is first required for all teens to understand the concerns, to confirm the diagnosis, and to evaluate if investigations (ex. a sleep study) are required. After the consultation, education is provided and treatment options are discussed.
These services typically take place over 1-2 appointments*. The presence of a parent and/or caregiver is suggested for these appointments.
*Please note: During the current work-from-home circumstances, all new consultations will be arranged through the administrative staff at Dr. Ooi's other practice location, MedSleep Toronto Sleep Institute. All care is being delivered virtually.
If you live in Ontario, Canada and are between the age of 13-26,
treatment is now available at the DECODE Insomnia Clinic. Learn more about this service here.
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FOR PARENTS
Help your teen sleep better without the frustration and confusion
START HERE
There is a LOT of advice out there. It can be confusing and overwhelming to know where to start.
Take a look at these resources, created for parents trying to support their teen in sleeping better.
Is your teen not yet ready to make changes to their sleep?
Suggesting sleep advice often backfires if your teen is ambivalent or not interested. Learn what you can do behind-the-scenes and next steps if and when your teen is ready.
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Want to know why your teen can't sleep and the DECODE roadmap?
Understand why teens are set up for sleep issues and why it's harder to address sleep issues in the teen years. Get the roadmap to help your teen get their sleep on track as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Interested in strategies to stay connected and better support your teen?
In the DECODE Project Podcast, Dr. Cara Ooi speaks to parents, youth, and other experts about how to better support teens, starting with sleep and going from there. New episodes every Tuesday.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is your advice for helping my teen settle to sleep? (5:02) What do you recommend when it comes to putting away electronics before bedtime? (9:50) How can I help my teen quiet a busy mind? (12:53) What should my teen do if they are in bed and they can't fall asleep? (18:30) What is your advice if my teen wakes up in the middle of the night and can't settle back to sleep? (19:55)
What would you recommend when we have late night activities that get in the way of a regular routine? (1:58)
How can we help teens navigate waking up and fatigue after a poor night's sleep? (13:10)
Is it a good idea to let teens catch up on sleep? (16:33)
What are signs of sleep deprivation in teens? (21:11)
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Understand why the return to school is a high risk period for teens that can set them up for more chronic and severe issues with sleep as well as the 3 steps to adjust the timing of the body clock.