Sleep Disorders and Daytime Sleepiness in Children with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder

2004287 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Giora Pillar · Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Abstract

We conclude that children with ADHD demonstrate objective daytime somnolence, which may explain the beneficial effects of treatment with stimulant medications. Primary sleep disorders, especially sleep-disordered breathing and periodic limb movement disorder, should be looked for in children with ADHD.

Topics & Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children's Physical and Motor Development Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: SLEEP

Volume 27, Issue 2, pp. 261-266

DOI: 10.1093/sleep/27.2.261

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