Which of the following is true of sleep disorders in ADHD?
A) Dyssomnias, such as problems falling asleep, are typically only seen in youths with ADHD with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
B) Movement disorders associated with sleep, such as sleep talking or teeth grinding, account for the vast majority of the excess in sleep disorders between youths with ADHD and youths in the general population.
C) Parasomnias, such as night wakings, nightmares, or night terrors, occur about as frequently in youths with ADHD as in youths with other psychiatric disorders.
D) Sleep disorders are almost never seen in children with inattentive presentation of ADHD.

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According to the article, parasomnias such as night wakings, nightmares, or night terrors occur about as frequently in youths with ADHD as in youths with other psychiatric disorders. Dyssomnias, such as problems falling asleep, are also common in children with ADHD regardless of subtype. Movement disorders associated with sleep, such as sleep talking or teeth grinding, are not the primary sleep disorder in ADHD. There is no evidence to suggest that sleep disorders are not seen in children with inattentive presentation of ADHD.

Which of the Following Is True of Sleep Disorders in ADHD