ADHD or Sleep Disorder? | 
When it comes to children, sleep disorders can be misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). That’s because some of the symptoms are similar (i.e. hyperactivity, easily distracted, and difficulty sleeping).
According to Dr. Carl Hunt: “Sleep disorders are often not recognized in children, and symptoms related to sleep deprivation may be erroneously attributed to hyperactivity or behavior disorders, to boredom with school or today’s hectic lifestyles.”
If you have children, one way of preventing him/her from getting sleep disorders is by ensuring that the child gets enough sleep.
The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry says that there are several symptoms that indicate if a child has sleep disorders. These include: late-night wake-ups, sleep talking, difficulty sleeping, waking up crying, daytime sleepiness, snoring, teeth grinding or clenching, and early waking.
To learn more about sleep disorders, talk your trusted pediatrician.
Source: Examiner.com
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