ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). AASM is like a big club for people who study and research sleep. Sleep is very important for our bodies to grow and work properly.

Just like how you have a bedtime and sleep in your cozy bed at night, adults need to sleep too! And sometimes, adults can have trouble sleeping, or they might have other sleep problems like snoring or sleep apnea, which can make them feel tired during the day.

That's where the AASM comes in. The AASM has a bunch of cool doctors and scientists who figure out how to help people sleep better. They study things like different types of sleep disorders and how much sleep people really need to be happy and healthy.

They also create guidelines and recommendations for healthcare professionals to help their patients get better sleep. And, they teach people like your mommy and daddy how to help you get a good night's sleep too!

So basically, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a big group of really smart people who help us all get the sleep we need to stay healthy and happy. Sweet dreams, little one!