Melissa Arca: Sleep deprivation can appear like ADHD in children

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

A survey has shown that the U.S. is the country with the highest number of sleep-deprived children. The study has identified problems such as chronic sleep deprivation and sleep apnoea to cause symptoms similar to those associated with the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Symptoms such as:

·         Poor behavior

·         Impulsivity

·         Hyperactivity

·         Decreased cognitive performance

·         Inattention

The study has shown that poor sleep culture among children is to blame for the above listed symptoms. As a consequence, it has become very tough to diagnose ADHD through the well published criteria. Hence, a comprehensive history of the child should be considered before any diagnosis is made. Read more here

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Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

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Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.

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