Can Behavioral Interventions Improve Sleep in Children with ADHD? (2022)

Target: Children with ADHD aged 6–12 Type: MetaAnalysis Grade: B

3-Line Summary

What: This study systematically analyzed whether behavioral sleep interventions (sleep hygiene education, bedtime routines, parent coaching) are effective for ADHD children.
Who: School-age children with ADHD from studies examining behavioral sleep interventions.
Result: Sleep problems were significantly reduced (effect size g≈-0.46), confirming the effectiveness of behavioral sleep interventions.

Keywords

sleep behavioral intervention sleep hygiene meta-analysis bedtime routine

Practical Tips

Try establishing a consistent sleep routine with the same bedtime and wake-up time every day.
Reduce screen time (TV, tablets, smartphones) at least 1 hour before bedtime.
Keeping the bedroom dark and quiet helps improve sleep quality.