ADHD kids don't sleep well, but here are ways to help

[healthy11]

www.additudemag.com/slideshow/22/slide-1.html?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april

The above link is to ADDitude magazine's article on "Why ADHD Children Don't Sleep—and What You Can Do About It" by Jeanne Gehret and Patricia Quinn, M.D. Better sleep leads to better control of ADHD symptoms for children, and they provide suggestions for a good night's rest.

[fc11]

Healthy my other kid who has a 504 consistently goes the bed at 1 or 2. I just do not know how she can pay attention with the exception of using the ADD med in the morning to keep her awake.

[healthy11]

People couldn't believe that my ADHD son, even as a toddler, gave up naps and wouldn't go to bed until 11:00 p.m.... I know he usually didn't fall asleep until much later, and then he would get up around 7:00, but not be in the best mood. At least the above article is reassuring, in that "we're not the only families dealing with the problem."

[melvinhoward]

Thank you for sharing the information.