![]() ![]() There are many ways to treat sleep issues and disorders in ADHD children. Treating Sleeping Problems in ADHD Children No child can feel good or function well with so little sleep.įortunately, treating sleep problems and disorders are surprisingly simple. ![]() Left untreated, a seemingly small-scale sleep problem can develop over many years into chronic insomnia, with your child sleeping only five to six hours a night. If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s important to treat your child’s sleep issues that contribute to ADHD. Does he have daytime fatigue, perhaps falling asleep at his desk during class?.Does she have difficulty waking up in the morning?.Does he regularly wake one or more times throughout the night?.Does she have difficulty falling asleep? (Almost a given.). ![]() Rather than concentrating on the quantity of your child’s sleep, concentrate on the quality and ask yourself these questions: Many ADHD children do fine with an hour or so less than the recommended sleep durations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (recommendations endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics): 10 to 13 hours for preschoolers (3- to 5-years-old) 9 to 12 hours for children 6- to 12-years-old and 8 to 10 hours for teenagers. The first thing I’d like you to know is that the amount of sleep your ADHD child gets shouldn’t be your sole focus: a lot of ADHD kids seem to do better when they get a little less sleep than their non-ADHD peers. Sleeping problems and disorders are commonplace in children with ADHD all over the world. As a parent of an ADHD child, do you ever stop to wonder if your child has problems sleeping? If so, don’t worry, you’re not alone. ![]()
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