Sleep and self-regulation from birth to 7 years: A retrospective study of children with and without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at 8 to 9 years

& Sciberras, Emma (2016) Sleep and self-regulation from birth to 7 years: A retrospective study of children with and without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at 8 to 9 years. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 37(5), pp. 385-394.

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Objective - To examine mean level differences, and longitudinal and reciprocal relations among behavioral sleep problems, emotional dysregulation, and attentional regulation across early childhood for children with and without ADHD at 8-9 years. Method - This study used data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) – Infant Cohort (n = 4109 analyzed). Children with and without ADHD were identified at age 8-9 years via parent-report of ADHD diagnosis and the 5-item Inattention-Hyperactivity subscale from the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Maternal report of child sleep problems and self-regulation was collected at 0-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-7 years of age. ANOVA was used to compare mean level differences in sleep problems, emotional and attentional regulation by ADHD group. Longitudinal structural equation modeling examined the relations among sleep and self-regulation across time in children with and without ADHD. Results - Children with ADHD had persistently elevated levels of sleep problems (from infancy) and emotional and attentional dysregulation compared to controls (from 2-3 years of age). Sleep problems, emotional dysregulation, and attentional regulation were stable over time for both groups. Sleep problems were associated with greater emotional dysregulation two years later from 2-3 years of age for both groups, which in turn was associated with poorer attentional regulation. There was no direct relationship between sleep problems and later attentional regulation. Conclusion - Sleep problems in children with and without ADHD are associated with emotional dysregulation, which in turn contributes to poorer attentional functioning. This study highlights the importance of assessing and managing sleep problems in young children.

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ID Code: 92611
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
ORCID iD:
Williams, Kateorcid.org/0000-0001-8983-5503
Measurements or Duration: 10 pages
Keywords: ADHD, early childhood, emotional regulation, self-regulation, sleep problems
DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000281
ISSN: 0196-206X
Pure ID: 33027491
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Education
Current > Schools > School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education
Current > Research Centres > Children & Youth Research Centre
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