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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) come with a long list of symptoms, both of which include sleep problems. Lack of sleep can magnify the symptoms of either disorder, making adequate an important partner in treatment. Children with ADHD and ASD often experience: Problems falling and/or staying asleep Difficulty waking up in the morning Daytime sleepiness Higher rates of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome Children with ASD are also more likely to experience parasomnias like night terrors, sleepwalking, and bed wetting. ADHD and ASD often go hand in hand or they may be diagnosed with another medical condition like epilepsy that further affects sleep. The treatment of both ADHD, ASD, and any other conditions can interfere with sleep as well. Prescribed stimulants, for example, have been associated with as much as 29 percent of sleep disturbances in ADHD children. As more issues aris...

Dr. Yatin J Patel is recognized as one of the leading sleep physicians in the world today. He is popular sleep speaker and author of three books, including famous book CPAP is Sexy. When did you start to become a passionate advocate for overall health? In 2006. When I joined the Executive MBA program at Notre Dame University, I noticed that my fellow students were the best in their respective fields, but were often the worst when it came to caring for their sleep, and their overall health. If you burn a candle at both ends, it will die away in half the time. To achieve sustainable excellence, you have to take care of your health. Protecting your mind and body begins with sound sleep. Why did you choose to specialize in care for people with sleep disorders? Sleep has always fascinated me. During my fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine at Marshall University, I would find myself, after a long day of work in the Intensive Care Unit, sprinting to the sleep center t...