Evening circadian preference is associated with sleep problems and daytime sleepiness in adolescents with ADHD

In a sample of 80 adolescents with ADHD, greater evening preference is associated with more sleep problems and daytime sleepiness.

• Adolescents with ADHD reported higher sleep problems and daytime sleepiness linked to a preference for evening activities.
• Both adolescent and parent reports indicated that evening preference correlates with increased sleep disturbances.
• The association between evening preference and sleep issues persisted even when accounting for weeknight sleep duration.
• Results highlight the relevance of circadian function in understanding sleep challenges faced by adolescents with ADHD.

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