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ADHD and Sleep Problems: New Study on Children

Terry Matlen, ACSW
Terry Matlen, ACSW
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ADHD expert, consultant, writer. Director: www.MomsWithADD.com

ADHD has been part of my life since...oh, since I was born! But I...

Terry Matlen, ACSW

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If you have a child with ADHD, chances are that getting him to sleep is one of the biggest stressors you face on a daily basis, and not just for you, but for your child and the entire family. And it's not just about getting your child to bed; it's managing other sleep-related problems, such a...
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    Anonymous
    Friday, May 08, 2009 at 05:10 PM

    When are doctors going to realise that children with ADHD have it 24/7 just like diabetis or any other condition. It also does not magicalloy begin in school. It is that doctors dismiss parents who spend 24/7 with toddlers as imbiciles and only believe teachers who only spend a couple of hours with the kid. My daughter was 20 months old when she started Ritalin. Sger had to get several pills through out the day as they didn't have long acting ones then. Of course they have sleep problems! You took away the medicine that calms them down. Doctors should listen to parents so that the kid is under control before they start school rather than have them miss out on learning and avoid

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    lisa
    Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 06:56 PM

    how did you no ur child had adhd i have a 4 yrs old that never sleep and plays up alot i am lost i dont no what to do she had mri and ecg and they sed she fine i no there is same think not right and a lot of ppl say to me i think she as adhd she is so full of life all the time and if she only sleeps for 5 min in the day she will get up and be full of it and will not sleep at noght she been like this seen she was a baby can u help me in any info thank you

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