by Dan DeMarle | Aug 19, 2021 | Autism, Autism, Autism Research, Sleep
Sleep problems in young children with autism are associated with behavioral regulation difficulties later in childhood, according to a new longitudinal study. The finding points to the importance of helping families address sleep problems in their young autistic...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 28, 2021 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Sleep
Is melatonin safe for kids with ADHD who have trouble sleeping? The short answer is yes. Learn more about this hormone’s connection to ADD, why doctors recommend it as a healthy supplement for better sleep, and how to spot side effects right away. Click this link to...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 11, 2021 | Adolescent/Teen, Parents/Guardians, Sleep
As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can negatively affect their mental health. In a new...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 9, 2020 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Sleep
Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy may share genetic links, according to an analysis of polygenic risk scores published online in the journal Translational Psychiatry. “We found that the genetic risk for narcolepsy has a significant...
by Dan DeMarle | Aug 22, 2020 | Sleep
Whether children have ongoing sleep problems from birth through childhood or do not develop sleep problems until they begin school, a new study by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has found that sleep disturbances at any age are...
by Dan DeMarle | Aug 2, 2020 | Asthma/Allergies, Sleep
A new study shows that asthma and allergies are more common among teens who prefer to stay up late and wake later in the morning, compared to those who sleep and wake earlier. Asthma symptoms are known to be strongly linked to the body’s internal clock, but this study...
