Connection Between Sleep Disorder And ADHD In Kids!
Children with ADHD would often find it very difficult to sleep because the activity level of the child would be higher than of a normal child. The symptoms that the child would encompass are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity which would deprive the child from having a good sleep. For most children, the disorder continues into adulthood, though careful managing can greatly improve quality of life for children with ADHD.
Children with ADHD experience sleep problems, ranging from insomnia to secondary sleep conditions. Nightmares are also common with children who are having insomnia and if not treated properly could lead the children to continue the conditions to adulthood. Children who are rarely hyperactive during the day may experience racing thoughts and a burst of energy at night that interfere with sleeping. Some children start to hyperfocus on very less important objects and make it difficult for them to sleep which leads to a disrupted sleep wake schedule. As time passes children would find sleep as a very stressful activity.
Many ADHD symptoms are like symptoms of sleep deprivation. Daytime sleepiness can have serious effects on school. People may judge a child with ADHD for sleeping at inappropriate times, without realizing that it is part of their condition and very difficult to avoid. Children with ADHD-related sleep deprivation may feel grumpy, irritable, restless, or tired, or they may have trouble paying attention at school or at work. Sometimes, these symptoms may be mistaken for a mood disorder. These problems also take their toll on families and caregivers of children with ADHD. Preliminary research shows that primary caregivers of children with ADHD as well as sleep problems are more likely to be depressed, anxious, stressed, and late to work.
Common sleep disorders with ADHD children are:
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Narcolepsy
At Jeevaniyam, with the team of our doctors and experienced therapists we can diagnose and treat children with ADHD at a very young age and help both the child and the parent or caregiver adequate training in managing this condition. With the help of Aurveda, diets and unique modern protocols we help the child to attain a very good night sleep.