This is National ADHD Awareness Month. What is ADHD (attention-deficit hyper activity disorder?) According to Medicinenet.com: "ADHD refers to a chronic biobehavioral disorder that initially manifests in childhood and is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention." It begins in early childhood, but in some cases, continues into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble concentrating and controlling their emotions. They may become moody or aggressive.
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An article from the National Sleep Foundation tells us:"ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder) is linked with a variety of sleep... Read more »
It has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit hyperactivity... Read more »
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... Read more »
Children with ADHD sleep less overall and have less REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep than children without ADHD, possibly exacerbating the... Read more »
When children come to a child psychiatrist for the first time, very often it is right after some major trauma or change that has happened... Read more »
Recent studies suggest that some children who have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may in fact have a sleep... Read more »
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep... Read more »
New studies have found that untreated sleep apnea may be linked to lower IQ scores, learning impairment, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
A new study suggests there may be a specific sleep disorder intrinsic to patients who have ADHD. Researchers found that kids with the ADHD slept an... Read more »
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