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The Functional Impact of Sleep Disorders in Children With ADHD

Stephanie G Craig1, Margaret D Weiss2, Kristen L Hudec3

  • 1Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

Journal of Attention Disorders
|January 18, 2017
PubMed

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Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience sleep problems, which significantly impact their quality of life and daily functioning. Addressing these sleep issues alongside ADHD is crucial for improving overall well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with sleep disturbances in children.
  • Both ADHD and sleep disorders can negatively affect a child's overall functioning and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and relationship between sleep problems and ADHD in children.
  • To determine the impact of sleep problems and ADHD symptoms on children's quality of life and functional impairment.

Main Methods:

  • Parents of 192 children diagnosed with ADHD (mean age 10.23 years) completed validated questionnaires.
  • Measures included ADHD symptoms (SNAP), sleep disorders (PSQ), quality of life (CHIP-PE), and functional impairment (WFIRS-P).

Main Results:

  • Insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), and sleep schedule variability were common complaints.
  • Sleep problems and ADHD symptoms independently predicted lower quality of life and social functioning.

Conclusions:

  • ADHD frequently co-occurs with sleep disorders, such as somnolence.
  • Both ADHD and associated sleep problems significantly impair a child's functioning and quality of life.

Keywords:
ADHDchildrenfunctional impairmentsleep disorders

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