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Talking SleepAuthor: AASM
The vast field of sleep medicine is always evolving. Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), to keep up on the latest developments in clinical sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Our host, Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo, will take an in-depth look at issues impacting the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Episodes will feature conversations with clinicians, researchers, sleep team members and other health care experts working to help us sleep well so we can live well. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and ADHD
Episode 10
Friday, 16 May, 2025
In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Jared Saletin, a sleep researcher investigating the complex relationship between sleep and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While ADHD diagnostic criteria don't currently include sleep assessment, Dr. Saletin's groundbreaking research reveals how sleep quality and timing may significantly impact attention, particularly in children. Through fMRI studies and clinical observations, he explores whether sleep loss exacerbates ADHD symptoms or might even present as ADHD-like behavior in some cases. The conversation delves into fascinating questions: Are people with ADHD more sensitive to sleep deprivation? Can improving sleep habits reduce ADHD symptoms? How do common sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea intersect with attention disorders? Dr. Saletin shares practical strategies for protecting sleep in children with attention challenges, including potential educational accommodations. Whether you're a healthcare provider, parent, educator, or simply interested in understanding the sleep-attention connection, this episode offers valuable insights into how addressing sleep might be a crucial component in managing ADHD effectively. Join us for this enlightening discussion as we explore how sleep might be a modifiable risk factor in ADHD, providing new hope for better management strategies.
