I read an article detailing the research on the symptoms of ADD. It appears that the symptoms of sleep deprivation are identical to the symptoms of childhood ADD. Can it be that our children are not getting substantial REM sleep? Is this a factor that contributes to our beautiful children not being able to focus? The more I research this topic, the more it appears that restful sleep plays a significant role in the ability to focus overall, so why would this not be a problem for the children? Try Sleep Soundly with your child. My daughter listened to the cd while in high school, when the pressure cooker got too much for her and was able to cope far better after a good night's rest. Although she does not suffer from ADD, her focus, her attention span and her ability to address the overwhelming challenges inherent in adolescence were always easier to cope with after a good night's sleep.
Sleep - just what the doctor ordered.