@dr_mikem: Any child who is not getting quality sleep , will look exactly like a child with ADHD to a teacher in a classroom And if a child has ADHD, sleep issues will make it worse If anyone has told you they think your child has an attention or regulation issue , you should also have been asked about sleep
I work at a school district and am the preschool assessment nurse. We assess if the child meets criteria for special education. I always ask about sleep and most often the kids we see have sleep difficulties and zero sleep routines.
2026-08-28 13:11:47
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carolynmacpherso5 :
We knew my son had ADHD, but he was also a terrible sleeper. Did a sleep study at 9yo and he had severe apnea. Adenoids came out and he started sleeping and GROWING. He still has ADHD, but addressing his sleep made a huge difference in his behavior and ability to build skills and habits to accommodate his ADHD.
2026-08-28 13:09:17
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Jenna Acord Riffle :
My son still does that even after having surgery.
2026-09-14 16:08:39
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heidi :
as a pediatric or nurse we see this so much!
2026-09-13 11:45:13
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Cassondra Salazar :
My son is a mouth breather! No snowing But I also can guarantee my son does have adhd
2026-08-28 18:02:47
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Happiness Naturally :
Is mouth breathing since infancy a consideration
2026-08-28 13:37:07
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Zach Hennessy :
I hear even if you’re an adult considering treatment for adhd that you should explore any sleep issues like that with your physician first.
2026-09-13 16:08:54
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You&Me Custom Signs :
So I just got scheduled for a sleep study for my 14 year old. She sleeps poorly and has adhd. Neurologist and endocrinologist wanted it done.
2026-08-29 16:49:13
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Cin 🤱🏽👩🏽⚕️🌸💗 :
Thoughts on teeth grinding at night?
2026-08-28 16:24:46
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Cyndi Barros :
interesting that I just see this. just this morning my 10yr saw the ENT for this exact reason. He WAS diagnosed 1 1/2 yr ago and still wets the bed frequently but I have tried hard to avoid any medication. A couple supplements but a few months ago read more about the association between sleep and ADHD. My son seems to sleep soundly but does snore loudly a couple times a week and sure enough, sleep study indicated severe sleep apnea episodes! ENT says adnoids are normal/average but tonsils do look a little large. repeating the sleep study again soon to recheck but we may be in surgery soon.
2026-08-28 23:30:38
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ivy 🌸✨💕 :
My 5yo daughter started snoring after getting water in her ear. It’s been a month and all her doctor has done is given us nasal spray. What would our next step be? Doc doesn’t seem concerned but I am!
2026-08-29 02:26:45
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Jill :
My 5yo just got a T&A this year. Makes me wonder about myself because I'm treated for ADHD and am a night time mouth breather...
2026-08-29 13:54:40
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tw3234 :
My worthless, expertise-free guess is: this kid has both sleeping problems and some sort of attention disorder. You’re welcome, people of TikTok.
2026-08-28 13:23:17
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