Participating in a Sleep Study Social Story

Graphic of a man laying in bed, he looks stressed out and tiered.

If I have trouble sleeping, my doctor might have me do a sleep study.

Graphic of a doctor looking at medical records.

A sleep study helps doctors understand the way I sleep. They will make sure I can be as healthy as possible!

Graphic of a man sleeping in his bed, he is smiling.

The night before a sleep study, it is important to get a normal night’s sleep.

Graphic of a man talking to a nurse who is getting him ready for his sleep study.

A nurse will help the doctor get me ready for the sleep study.

Graphic of a patient standing in a hospital bedroom. The bedroom looks like a normal bedroom at home.

I will go to a room with a big bed just for me! I will sleep in this bed for a night.

Graphic of a boy with electrodes and wires on his head, there is a monitor in the background that is graphing the vital signs.

The nurses will put wires on my head. They will use tape and glue to keep them in place. This will not hurt.

Graphic of a girl with a nasal cannula. These tubes will supply extra oxygen while she sleeps.

A small piece of plastic may be put in my nose. Small tubes might sit behind my ear. This will not hurt.

Graphic of a nurse placing two belts around a patient's waist, they are connected to a monitoring machine.

Two belts will be put on my chest and belly so the doctors can see how I breathe. These belts will not hurt.

Graphic of a monitor display, there are results for heart rate, breathing rate, pulse ox and temperature.

Once all the wires are attached in the right way, I can go to sleep like normal.

Graphic of a man hooked up to vital monitors, he is getting ready to go to sleep. A family member is sleeping on a cot next to him.

A family member can stay with me in my room during the night. This will help make me more comfortable.

Graphic of a nurse helping to disconnect a patient's electrodes so they can go to the bathroom.

If I need to use the bathroom, the nurse will unplug the wires. They will reconnect them when I am done.

Graphic of a nurse helping the patient disconnect from the monitors, he is going home.

When I wake up in the morning, the nurse will remove the wires, belts, and nose piece. Then I can go home!

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.