Abstract
Parent report of sleep-related problems among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common and may stem from several different factors. This study examined the extent to which parental influence predicted sleep problems among 67 children, ages 5 to 12, meeting a research diagnosis of ADHD. The majority of parents/caregivers (73%) reported significant child sleep difficulties. Parental implementation of daily routines added to the explained variance in bedtime resistance after considering child and family characteristics (e.g., age, medication, and family income) but was not a significant predictor of sleep problems overall. Parenting stress was not a significant predictor of child sleep problems. Results suggest that implementation of consistent routines, especially those related to bedtime, may be a key factor in facilitating improved sleep among children who display behaviors consistent with ADHD.
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