Associations between sleep disturbance, sleep-related impairment, and attention and learning disorders in youth with NF1
= <.03, Eta2 = 0.04) but not with sleep disturbances. This study highlights the high prevalence of sleep disturbances and impairments in children with NF1, particularly among those with reported ADHD. These findings underscore the need for regular screening and multidisciplinary management of sleep problems in this population. Future research should include comparison groups to better understand these trends.
Authors
- Kaitlyn Tiplady
- Karin S. Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9637-2164)
- Johanna Nielsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6386-7678)
- Samantha van Terheyden
- Meredith J Goyette
- Hannah Weisman
- Rebecca S. Levitt
- Allison D. Payne
Institutions
- George Washington University (US)
- National Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Neuropsychology
- Published
- 2026-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2026.2647217
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Gilbert Family Foundation