In 2006, 6,199 children ages 3-5 and 65,195 children ages 6-21 were served by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in the state of Iowa.

Source: 10/2006 Special Education Federal Count, figures provided by Mary Sullivan Special Education Research, Evaluation and Data State of Iowa

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS:: This article from KidsHealth provides parents with information on sleep and their child. The article breaks down the information into age groups.; The National Sleep Foundation offers information on children and sleep by separating it into age groups up to age 12.; This long article from the University of Michigan Health System gives information on sleep problems in children.; For information on sleep and children older than 12, the National Sleep Foundation offers this article. Included are solutions for sleeping better.

INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS:: KidsHealth helps children understand why they may have trouble sleeping and explains what may help.