ADHD and Sleep Disorders: Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome

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Does your child with sleep well, or do they toss and turn all night long?

Not every sleep apnea have brief episodes when they stop causes of sleep apnea in children. But sleep apnea will be tired during the day. They may have problems concentrating and might have other symptoms related to lack of sleep. For instance, they may be irritable.

caffeine in your child’s diet. Keep caffeinated beverages and foods out of your kitchen.

Be consistent. Have a consistent, daily routine with specific bedtimes, waking times, meals, and family times.

Screen out sounds. If your child is bothered by noises while sleeping, use a “white noise” machine that makes a humming sound. Get ear plugs for kids who are extra-sensitive to noise.

Keep your child’s bedroom dark during sleep. Exposure to light can interfere with the body’s natural production of cause pain can disrupt sleep. If your child snores loudly and/or pauses in breathing, consult your doctor. Difficulty with sleep can also be a symptom of and depression.

Make sure your child gets daily exercise. Avoid right before bedtime. Studies show that regular exercise helps people sleep more soundly.

Give your child a warm bath before bedtime. Sleep usually follows the cooling phase of the body’s temperature cycle. After your child takes a bath, keep the temperature in their bedroom cool to see if it helps.

Avoid watching TV, playing violent video games, and roughhousing before bedtime. It’s too stimulating.

Review your child’s medications. Let your doctor know about your child’s sleep problems. Ask your doctor if you can give the morning dose of ADHD medication earlier in the day, or if shorter-acting medications might help.