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  • Title: Case series: evaluation of a behavioral sleep intervention for three children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and dyssomnia.
    Author: Mullane J, Corkum P.
    Journal: J Atten Disord; 2006 Nov; 10(2):217-27. PubMed ID: 17085633.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The authors conducted a preliminary evaluation of a behavioral sleep intervention for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyssomnia delivered via distance treatment. METHOD: Three children (1 male, 2 females; aged 6-10 years) with ADHD and dyssomnia participated in a 5-week manualized intervention. Using a non-concurrent multiple baseline design, the children were randomly assigned to a 1-, 2-, or 3-week baseline and then received the 5-week intervention. Sleep problems were assessed daily by both objective and subjective measures. Measures of problematic nighttime behaviors and daytime ADHD symptoms were also obtained weekly. RESULTS: After 5 weeks, a clinically significant decrease was found in the severity of the children's dyssomnia. No changes in ADHD symptoms were noted. Gains were generally maintained at the 3-month follow-up. Parents perceived the intervention as being "helpful" to "very helpful." CONCLUSION: Based on the initial data, this intervention shows promise as an effective and feasible treatment.
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