Each section reflects one of the main classifications of sleep disorders as defined in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 2nd Edition. Each section has its own online discussion forum. The eight section chairs form the Membership Sections Committee, serving as a link between the AASM’s section members and the AASM Board of Directors. The MSC evaluates the needs of the sections and recommends to the Board of Directors topics of education, research, practice parameters and other areas as they relate to the sections and AASM membership. Please direct section questions to aasmsections@aasmnet.org.
Serves to advocate for the pediatric sleep medicine patient and to share knowledge on the development, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders in children. Chair: Sanjeev Kothare, MD
To achieve optimal sleep, the desired sleep time should match the timing of the circadian rhythm of sleep and wake propensity. The AASM Circadian Rhythms Section is dedicated to the study of recurrent and chronic patterns of sleep disturbance which result from disturbances in an individual’s circadian rhythm pattern as related to the external environment. Chair: James Wyatt, PhD
Devoted to increasing research and improving clinical diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders that are defined by difficulty of sleep initiation, duration, consolidation or quality. Chair: Donald Townsend, PhD
Operates as a venue for the discussion of Restless Leg Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Sleep Related Leg Cramps, Sleep Related Bruxism, Sleep Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder, and Unspecified, Drug or Substance-Related, and Medical Condition-Related Sleep Related Movement Disorders. Chair: Arthur Walters, MD
Advances awareness, research, and improved clinical diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders that are defined by their primary complaint of daytime sleepiness, but are not related to disturbed nocturnal sleep or misaligned circadian rhythms. Medical testing related to determining daytime sleepiness, i.e. the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test are also within the purview of conversation in the AASM Narcolepsy Section. Chair: Eve Rogers, MD
Encompasses topics related to abnormal sleep related movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, dreaming, and autonomic nervous system functioning. Chair: Milena Pavlova, MD
Explores the effects of reduced sleep duration on behavior and physiology. Various causes of sleep deprivation are studied including experimentally-induced deprivation as well as the effects of sleep disorders that restrict or disrupt sleep. Chair: Siobhan Banks, PhD
Provides a forum for all aspects of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders, and their various treatment options related to head and neck upper airway surgeries, oral appliances, and positive-airway pressure devices. Chair: Kannan Ramar, MD