Doctors Answers (5)
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Your best bet is to seek the help of a qualified sleep specialist through an initial consultation. With the information below and complete history and physical examination, we can begin to get a clear picture of what is going on and proceed ahead with additional tests if needed and design a course of treatment.
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Getting, "A's and B's in upper math and science along with tutoring inner city high school kids " sounds like he is functioning pretty well with any sleep disorder he may have.
As you've already proven, any disorder your son may have is a little more complex and is going to require a more extensive history. I recommend that he contact a local Board Certified Sleep Specialist in an AASM accredited facility.
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Your son has chronic insomnia. It is likely due in part or in full to a circadian phase delay. The best place to start would be an evaluation by a behavioral sleep specialist. If one is not available in your area an board certified sleep specialist can also help. Good luck.
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What you are describing could be a number of things contributing to his sleeping issues. One possibility is Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder. It would be a good idea for him to be evaluated by a sleep disorder specialist.
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He has a common sleep disorder known as Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. He needs to be seen by a sleep physician to treat.