How Does ADHD Affect Sleep in Adolescents?
Individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), from childhood to adulthood, often experience sleep difficulties and disorders. These include shorter sleep time, difficulty falling or staying asleep, racing thoughts, and bursts of energy at night. Other issues include sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. Possible causes of sleep problems associated with ADHD include: Disruptions to the parts…