Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of Sleep Problems and Daytime Sleepiness in Young Adolescents With ADHD

Feb 7, 2017Journal of attention disorders

How Common Sleep Problems and Daytime Sleepiness Are in Young Teens with ADHD and What Predicts Them

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Abstract

37% of adolescents with ADHD reported clinically significant daytime sleepiness according to parent assessments.

  • The prevalence of specific nighttime sleep problems in adolescents with ADHD was low, ranging from 1.5% to 7.6%.
  • Daytime sleepiness was the most prevalent sleep issue identified in the study population.
  • Factors such as time spent in bed, bedtime resistance, ADHD inattentive symptoms, and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo symptoms were linked to increased daytime sleepiness.
  • Daytime sleepiness may significantly affect the functioning of adolescents with ADHD, though it may not be directly related to nighttime sleep issues.

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