Although they haven’t fully understood the causes of sleep issues in children with ADHD, they already have some understanding of the relationship between ADHD and poor sleep. Generally, it’s common for children and even adults with ADHD to have issues falling asleep, staying asleep and also waking up in the morning. You may be noting the following things if your child with ADHD is having sleep issues:
Your child may find it difficult to settle down at night.
All through the night, your child may be restless and this can either disrupt sleep or awaken your child.
Even after your child goes to bed, he/she may find it hard to stop thinking about things while attempting to sleep.
These are some of the night-time challenges that usually create issues during the day and can result in sleepiness in the morning and also difficulties in getting started and being alert during the day. This in turn leads to irritability and more inattentiveness. It’s a cycle that’s difficult to break, however, there are some tips to help you stop it and even prevent it from happening in the first place. Some of the tips include:
You can ask your child whether she/he is worrying about things especially when they struggle to sleep and stay asleep. It’s possible that your child may be thinking about the things that either happened during the day or the things that might happen at home or school. It’s possible for you to help your child deal with worries if you can encourage your child to describe her worries. It may be advisable to see your doctor, a child psychologist or a counsellor, if these problems persist.
Good sleep is crucial for all kids, however, when they’re already having attention issues, then their challenges get compounded because of lack of sleep. So, you need to observe your children and note how they function during the day as well as how they sleep at night.
Source: https://www.adhdcentre.co.uk/the-effect-of-adhd-on-sleep/
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