Children's Sleep Disorders and ADHD

Some experts say as many as 70%-80% of all patients with ADHD have difficulty sleeping. By far, the most common complaint is not being able to fall asleep. One study demonstrated that patients with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) vary nightly on how long it takes to fall asleep by as much as 2 to 3 hours, while those without ADHD normally fall alseep within 40 minutes.

Does your child have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep?

Is there an increase in muscle activity when your child sits or rests? i.e., foot-tapping, leg-crossing, or general body movement?

Has anyone ever checked his/her heart rate at rest?

Does your child "slow down" with the use of stimulants?

Can bedwetting be related to a decrease in oxygen levels in the brain?

When your child is distracted by noise or commotion, does he/she become crabby and irritable?

Does your child need to read or some other activity to fall asleep?

Can an improved airway minimize ADHD symptoms?

Could a reposturing of the tongue open the airway to minimize these problems?

We Think So!

Contact Dr. Pencenka and Dr. Herald today to learn more about how we can help your child sleep better.

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