When to Refer

A referral should be considered if patients have:

  • Unusual nighttime behaviors, such as night terrors, restless legs or other paroxysmal behaviors
  • Unusual daytime behaviors, such as periods of inattention, possible sleep attacks or dropping spells
  • Daytime sleepiness or disordered sleep in the setting of known neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, or Parkinsonism