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Pediatric Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Rate your child's daytime sleepiness in common situations.

Sitting and reading

Watching TV

Sitting in a classroom

Riding as a passenger in a car (1 hr)

Lying down to rest in afternoon

Sitting and talking to someone

Sitting after lunch (no alcohol)

In a car stopped in traffic

Pediatric ESS

The modified ESS for children uses age-appropriate situations. Scores 0–7: normal. 8–10: mild sleepiness. 11–15: moderate. 16–24: severe – warrants evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or other sleep disorders. Parents should complete the questionnaire for younger children.