Sleep Well, Thrive Well – Managing ADHD-Related Sleep Problems
Discover how ADHD disrupts sleep, its effects, and effective strategies to improve your sleep patterns and overall well-being.
ADHD and Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome is a circadian sleep disorder that often occurs in those with ADHD. Here is what it is and how to treat it.
For Children with ADHD: Better Sleep Means Better Performance
Research shows how poor sleep impacts the performance of children with ADHD. Here are tips to help your child sleep better.
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream: Helping a Child with ADHD Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Research has shown that up to seven of every 10 children with ADHD have clinical sleep disturbances. This is important because disturbed or inadequate sleep can exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD including hyperactivity, impulsivity, or irritability. Here are a number of steps parents can take to help a child with ADHD get a better night’s sleep.
A Short Term Sleep Intervention Could Help Children with ADHD
A new research study shows positive, long lasting results for children with ADHD, from a two-session sleep program. The program improves the children’s sleep, ADHD symptoms, quality of life, daily functioning and behavior, with benefits lasting at least 12 months. Because the intervention is brief, it is suitable for use by most families as well as a wide variety of clinicians.
Getting Better Sleep with ADHD
Recent research has linked ADHD to a variety of sleep problems in children. There are a number of simple steps you can take to help your ADHD child create better sleep patterns. By working with your child and your child’s physician, you can create a sound sleep environment to help your child get the sleep they need to succeed with ADHD.