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ADHD and sleep |
28 June 2004 |
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Why doctors may be mistaking tiredness for ADHD
Children who have sleep disorder or aren't getting enough sleep, can exhibit classic symptoms of ADHD: hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsiveness. These symptoms could be misinterpreted as full blown ADHD. When in fact, treating the sleep side of things, could eliminate the supposed ADHD.
Jenni talks to Professor Jim Horne from Loughborough University's Sleep Laboratory, Angeles Walford a head teacher from The Priory C of E School in Wimbledon and Dr Dave Coghill, University of Dundee.
BBC Health: Hyperactive children & ADHD
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