Information on Sleep Disorders

(Adapted from the International Classification of Sleep Disorders,  American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2006.)

OTHER

Other physiological (organic) sleep disorder – These disorders are believed to be caused by physical or medical factors which are not classified in other sections.

Other sleep disorder not due to substance or known physiological condition – These disorders are believed to be caused by psychiatric or behavioral disorders which are not classified in other sections.

Environmental sleep disorder – These individuals may complain of insomnia, daytime sleepiness, or parasomnias which arise from a disturbing environmental factor such as noise, light, etc.