Sleep habits in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder predominantly inattentive type and associations with comorbid psychopathology symptoms

摘要: Abstract Objectives Much of what is currently known about the sleep functioning children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) based on samples ADHD combined type, and no study to date has examined association between sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) in diagnosed ADHD. Accordingly, objectives this were (1) describe habits predominantly inattentive type (ADHD-I) (2) examine whether comorbid internalizing, oppositional, and/or SCT symptoms are associated poorer ADHD-I. This extends current literature by using a large, clinical sample ADHD-I other psychopathology children's functioning. Methods Participants included 147 (age: 6–11, 59% male, 55% White) semi-structured diagnostic interview. Parents completed measures assessing their child's as well anxiety, depression, oppositionality, symptoms. Results Fourteen percent obtain less than recommended 31% have onset latency greater 20 minutes. The few taking medication for had longer those without medication. Twenty-seven parents indicated that it "difficult" get child out bed school days 41% needs catch-up weekend "at least little". Regression analyses found anxiety sleepy/tired be most consistent dimensions functioning, little support depression or oppositionality being sleep. Conclusions A sizeable minority experience impaired In addition symptoms, was consistently daydreaming working memory unassociated size effects indicates these not overlapping constructs. Longitudinal studies needed evaluate interrelations problems impact daytime