Screens, sleep and the ADHD brain

We know screens before bed are not ideal. But for children living with ADHD the impact goes well beyond a late night. This episode looks at what blue light actually does to the brain and why children living with ADHD are particularly vulnerable to its effects. What can you do to help? We discuss two practical options, one of them easier than you think.Block Blue Light website SCIENCE REFERENCESChang, A. M., et al. (2015). Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(4), 1232 to 1237.Cain, N., & Gradisar, M. (2010). Electronic media use and sleep in school-aged children and adolescents. Sleep Medicine, 11(8), 735 to 742.Barkley, R. A. (2013). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. Guilford Press.