So Is ADHD Really Just Caused by Being Sleepy?
If you pay attention to media coverage of ADHD, you might have noticed an explosion of stories about ADHD and sleep this week. Here’s a sampling: Daily Mail: ADHD may be caused by children getting a lack of sleep or using mobiles and tablets before bed, experts say; Today: Does sleep deprivation cause ADHD? A new study says maybe; Guardian: Disturbed sleep patterns may be key to ADHD, study finds; So, what is this “study” and why is it getting so much attention?
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So Is ADHD Really Just Caused by Being Sleepy?
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