Sleepwalking and night terrors are common in the ages of:

Sleepwalking and night terrors are common in the ages of:

• A. 3-12
• B. 12-20
• C. 20-35
• D. 60+

Answer: (A)

Sleepwalking and night terrors are parasomnias that reflect immature arousal regulation during sleep, and they occur most commonly in children. The typical window is around ages 3 to 12, with peak frequency in early childhood; frequency drops substantially after adolescence. That makes the 3-12 range the best fit, while the other ages are much less typical. If episodes are frequent or lead to injury, evaluation by a clinician is appropriate.

Sleepwalking and night terrors are parasomnias that reflect immature arousal regulation during sleep, and they occur most commonly in children. The typical window is around ages 3 to 12, with peak frequency in early childhood; frequency drops substantially after adolescence. That makes the 3-12 range the best fit, while the other ages are much less typical. If episodes are frequent or lead to injury, evaluation by a clinician is appropriate.