Children more commonly experiencenight terrorsthan adults do, however.
Children who have ADHD may be expected to have disrupted sleep.
There is a behavioral component to sleep, andparenting difficultiesoften will extend to bedtime in kids with ADHD.
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In addition, there may be psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, that can disrupt sleep.
Studies have consistently shown higher rates of sleep disorders among children with ADHD.
These symptoms include uncomfortable sensations, such as bugs crawling on the skin, which are relieved by movement.
The causes include:
Again, children with these sleep difficulties are not usually excessively sleepy.
Rather, they will havebedwetting, sweating, developmental delay and learning or behavior difficulties.
Are Sleep Disorders More Common in ADHD?
Up to 74% of parents report sleep-related problems in their child with ADHD.
Stimulants are often used to treat ADHD, as well asnarcolepsyandchronic fatigue syndrome.
These effects are especially noted when doses are too close to bedtime.
How these medications may affect other aspects of sleep is not well understood.
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