Podcasts
Nighttime Sleep and Daytime Attention: ADHD Symptoms in Young Children
- SRI Podcast: Erika Gaylor discusses sleep and ADHD symptoms in young children.
Erika Gaylor, Early Childhood Researcher, Center for Education and Human Services
July 20, 2011
A recent SRI International study presented data collected from parents, teachers, and children on the children's behavior, sleep patterns, and overall development. The data were used to compare night-time sleep and attention and hyperactivity during the day. Children reported to sleep less when they were in preschool were later found to be less attentive and more hyperactive in kindergarten. Preliminary analyses suggest that not getting enough sleep can exacerbate attention problems and hyperactivity symptoms.
Focus Areas:
Education + Learning
Divisions:
Education Division
Centers + Labs:
Center for Education + Human Services 
