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

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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