Bonus Archive Ep 025: ADHD Identity is Connected to Sleep Management

"I don't know anyone with ADHD who doesn't have trouble with sleep," says Guest Expert Dr. Roberto Olivardia, kicking things right into gear for this week’s podcast. Along with eating and general impulsivity, sleep is a top complaint Olivardia hears from parents of the kids he works with.

It’s important to know that it’s not kids being difficult that causes the problems. Research shows that, for many with ADHD, their circadian rhythm can actually be offset, which makes it hard to fall asleep.

Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and in the treatment of eating disorders in boys and men. He has spoken on numerous podcasts and webinars and presents at many talks and conferences around the country. He currently sits on the Professional Advisory Boards for Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). He also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude and is a Featured Expert for Understood.

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Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Roberto Olivardia about understanding the connection of sleep to ADHD management.

Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:

• Sleep is a fundamental issue for people with ADHD
• Understanding how sleep affects you kid helps map out a course for solutions
• Create a mutual understanding with your child to create sleep routines

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• It All Starts with Sleep
• Five Things to Get Your Kids (or Anyone) to Do What You Ask

Connect with Roberto:

• https://add.org/professional-directory/dr-roberto-olivardia/

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