by Dan DeMarle | Feb 21, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Autism, Autism Research, Other Health Impairment, Sleep
Bedtime strategies for kids with autism and ADHD can help all families get more sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 19, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school performance, health, and behavior. The impact of sleep on quality of life is a force...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 31, 2022 | Parenting, Parents/Guardians, Sleep
Few children with ADHD get out the door each morning without some degree of nagging, rushing, and/or stressing. Executive dysfunctions can make it difficult to remember and complete all the steps involved in a morning routine. Not long ago, I discovered a fun and...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 7, 2022 | Brain Health, Parents/Guardians, Sleep
Scientists have long recognized that getting enough sleep during childhood can benefit developing brains. However, the underlying brain mechanisms are not well understood. And although experts say that children ages 6 to 12 should get at least nine hours of sleep each...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 15, 2022 | Sleep
Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night,...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 5, 2022 | Developmental Disability, Emotional Disturbance, Parents/Guardians, Sleep
Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night,...
