The “BEARS” instrument is divided into five major sleep domains, providing a comprehensive screen for the major sleep disorders affecting children in the 2- to 18-year old range. Each sleep domain has a set of age- appropriate “trigger questions” for use in the clinical interview.
B= Bedtime problems
E= Excessive daytime sleepiness
A= Awakenings during the night
R= Regularity and duration of sleep
S= Snoring
