In my previous article, What makes sleep so difficult for kids with ADHD, I explored the difficulties that children and adolescents may have in falling asleep. As I had mentioned, research shows that between 25 and 50% of people with ADHD have clinically reported sleep difficulties. These can be attributed to biology, stimulant medication side affects, lack of consistent bedtime routine, and characteristics related to the ADHD itself.
For many parents, getting their children to sleep is only half the battle. Having their children awake and ready for school on time is a significant problem. In my practice as a Parent Coach, the issues related to morning are often quite pervasive. Not only do parents battle to wake their children up, but they battle the negative mood, the slow pace, the last minute “must dos”, and for some, the added burden of driving once the bus is missed. Parents wonder how much to support the process, and how much to let “life” teach it’s lessons. Let’s explore this issue first.
How response-able are kids to when it comes to waking up and being ready on time??
This is the first factor you must consider when deciding how to address your child’s morning situation. [read more]
Written by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC ADHD Parent Coach
www.PTScoaching.com 516.802.0593
Appears in www.SOS-research-blog.com
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