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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sleep
Insomnia and other sleep problems may worsen symptoms of ADHD; treatment options exist.
Parents and clinicians report that sleep problems affect 25% to 50% of children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The most typical problems include bedtime resistance and difficulty falling asleep.
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