Type of Disorder

Parasomnias

Parasomnias are disruptive behaviors that occur during transitions between sleep stages.

What Are Parasomnias?

They include sleepwalking, night terrors, and acting out dreams, often without awareness.

Common Symptoms

Recognizing the signs early can help you get the treatment you need

Sleepwalking

Night terrors

Sleep talking

Sudden awakenings

If you or a bed partner notice these symptoms, a sleep evaluation is strongly recommended.

How Parasomnias Are Diagnosed

Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and sleep testing to identify triggers and coexisting disorders.

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder and individual patient needs

Safety and environment modifications

Behavioral therapy

Medication management when necessary

Why Proper Diagnosis Matters

Accurate diagnosis helps prevent injury and improves sleep safety and quality.

Related Sleep Disorders

Our Process

Understanding your sleep starts with a simple, proven 3-step process:

Book or Get Referred

Schedule your consultation or ask your doctor to send a referral to NY Metro Sleep. Our team will guide you through insurance verification and scheduling.

Complete Your Sleep Testing

Stay overnight in our accredited Bronx sleep center, where our specialists perform a detailed sleep study using advanced monitoring equipment.

Receive Your Diagnosis & Care Plan

Within days, you’ll meet with a sleep specialist to review results and begin a personalized treatment plan designed to restore healthy, restful sleep.

Commitment to Excellence

Our Accreditations

Offering in-lab sleep studies for children 21 months and older

Our AASM-accredited sleep center provides physician-directed diagnostic testing and individualized treatment planning for patients 21 months+ of age