Guide To Effective ADHD Treatments

Sleep

Sleep, like the other options on this list, is not intended as a sole treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. However, without adequate sleep, other ADHD treatments may not be as effective. Like physical activity, engaging in adequate amounts of sleep is paramount to a healthy lifestyle. Experts indicate children, in general, reveal they are fatigued differently than adults, who often get sluggish. Instead, children can get hyperactive, which is even more intense in those who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

An extra thirty minutes of sleep decreases the number of tantrums and expressions of frustration in children with and without ADHD. Sleep is necessary for cognitive processing and memory consolidation. Experts recommend eight to ten hours of sleep for children, and seven to nine hours for adults, each night. Getting enough sleep sets a foundation for ADHD management.