{"id":6435,"date":"2026-04-29T17:09:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/?p=6435"},"modified":"2026-04-29T18:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:04:26","slug":"adhd-brains-struggle-in-the-morning-heres-what-to-expect-how-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/adhd-brains-struggle-in-the-morning-heres-what-to-expect-how-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhy Won\u2019t They Sleep?\u201d: Understanding ADHD, Late Nights, and Exhausting Mornings &#8211; and What You Can Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6c1f0e28af8dce7cd37b0a27912510907a619b8b156660f9bb0e9b3536174938?s=48&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6c1f0e28af8dce7cd37b0a27912510907a619b8b156660f9bb0e9b3536174938?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-48 photo' height='48' width='48' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Michelle Stephens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>My name is Michelle and I&#8217;m a neuropsychologist (LM51), educational coach and qualified teacher (PGCE) with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. I&#8217;m working with Oxford School of Padova to bring inclusion topics into the field of English teaching and education in general. This article is part of a series in which we&#8217;re exploring different neurological and neuropsychological concepts which aim to not only improve accessibility to education, but also give YOU &#8211; the parent or teacher &#8211; concrete ways in which you can achieve this with your students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Many children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle with sleep and bedtime, especially when it comes to falling asleep early and waking up for school. This isn\u2019t simply a matter of poor routine or behaviour. <br>Research suggests links between ADHD, delayed sleep phase, circadian rhythm differences, and dopamine regulation that affect energy levels and alertness and sleep patterns. These challenges often become more pronounced during adolescence, when natural biological shifts already make mornings harder for most teenagers. <br>Understanding how ADHD impacts sleep patterns can help parents and teachers support better routines, reduce morning stress, and improve focus, learning, and overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why ADHD Sleep Patterns Can Make Bedtime So Difficult<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever tried to get an ADHD child to bed \u201con time,\u201d you\u2019ll know it can feel like you\u2019re asking them to do the impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re suddenly more alert at night.<br>They resist going to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>And in the morning? Getting them up can feel like dragging them out of deep hibernation&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t just bad behaviour or poor morals&#8230; <mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">There are real neurological reasons behind it.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezj697ui53za1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s going on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people with ADHD show a <strong><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">delayed sleep phase<\/mark><\/strong>. This means that their internal body clock runs later than expected, and later compared to other brain types &#8211; essentially, ADHD people tend to be night owls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two key factors are at play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Delayed melatonin release<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Melatonin<\/mark> (the hormone that signals sleep), tends to be released later in ADHD brains. So when you\u2019re saying \u201ctime for bed,\u201d their brain may not yet be getting the biological signal to sleep which causes a dissociation between what you expect them to do, and what their brain is telling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Dopamine regulation differences<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ADHD is linked to differences in dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in alertness and motivation. In the evening, when stimulation drops, the brain may actually seek activity \u2014 leading to a \u201csecond wind\u201d at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Hyperfocus doesn\u2019t switch off easily<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a child is engaged (gaming, reading, thinking), their brain doesn\u2019t naturally downshift. Stopping feels abrupt and uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why some ADHD brains actually <mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">feel <em>better<\/em> at night<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More recent research is starting to shift how we understand ADHD and sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of just seeing it as a \u201csleep problem,\u201d researchers are increasingly looking at ADHD as partly a <strong>circadian rhythm difference<\/strong> \u2014 meaning the brain is naturally wired to become more alert later in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here\u2019s where it gets interesting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>External demands drop (no school, fewer expectations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensory input is reduced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The environment becomes more predictable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an ADHD brain &#8211; which spends the whole day filtering, inhibiting, and trying to stay \u201con track\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">this can feel like the <strong>first moment of real calm.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s less:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task-switching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cognitive overload<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mental space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stable focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Some emerging perspectives suggest that this is the moment where the brain finally reaches a <strong>more comfortable level of regulation<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So when a child suddenly becomes more talkative, more creative, or more \u201cthemselves\u201d at night it\u2019s not just resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may be the first time all day their brain feels good, and that\u2019s why bedtime can feel like such a loss, and how it can become a <strong>battlefield.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why mornings are so hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it&#8217;s not always obvious, the reason is pretty logical &#8211; if a child falls asleep later, they\u2019re often waking during a deeper part of their sleep cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More grogginess<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slower cognitive activation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional dysregulation first thing in the morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not laziness or anything to do with brain type, it\u2019s literally the timing of the sleep cycle and the stage that the brain finds itself in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What actually helps?<\/mark> (Parents and Carers)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of forcing earlier sleep, it\u2019s more effective to <strong>work with the brain, not against it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Shift gradually, not suddenly<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Move bedtime earlier in small increments (10\u201315 minutes), rather than making a big jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Create a \u201cwind-down runway\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ADHD brains don\u2019t switch off &#8211; they transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Low stimulation activities (not zero stimulation)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predictable routines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same sequence every night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Reduce abrupt stops<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Instead of \u201cturn it off now,\u201d give countdowns:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201c10 minutes left\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c5 minutes left\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps the brain disengage more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Use light strategically<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bright light in the morning \u2192 helps shift the body clock earlier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dim lights in the evening \u2192 signals the brain to slow down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Protect the calm, don\u2019t remove it<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If night-time is the only moment a child feels regulated, removing it completely can backfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Allow a short \u201ccalm window\u201d before bed<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then gently transition into sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the feeling, change the timing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Rethink mornings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build in extra time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use gentle wake-ups (light, sound, gradual alarms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Avoid high-demand tasks immediately<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can teachers do to help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an ADHD child\u2019s brain is naturally running on a later rhythm, <mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">early school hours are often happening at their <strong>lowest point of alertness<\/strong><\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>lack of effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>disengagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cnot a morning person\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026is often a brain that quite literally isn\u2019t fully \u201conline\u201d yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal isn\u2019t to lower expectations but rather to &#8220;<strong>adjust the runway<\/strong>&#8221; so they can actually take off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Rethink the first hour of the day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first lesson is often the hardest. Now, you&#8217;re probably thinking &#8220;yeah, for me too&#8221;, but stick with me here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Avoid putting <strong>high-demand cognitive tasks<\/strong> first thing<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>review work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>low-stakes activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guided tasks instead of independent ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think: <em>warm-up, not performance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Build in a \u201ccognitive start-up time\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ADHD brains often need longer to get going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can support this by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allowing a few minutes to settle before expecting output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Giving <strong>clear, simple first steps<\/strong> instead of full task instructions<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking in briefly before expecting independent work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small scaffolds here prevent complete shutdown later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Externalise structure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the morning especially, internal organisation is harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helpful supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Written instructions (not just verbal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step-by-step task breakdowns<\/mark> (super important for any neurodivergent brain that struggles with executive function, as we spoke about here: <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/how-neurodivergent-students-approach-tasks\/\">https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/how-neurodivergent-students-approach-tasks\/<\/a>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual schedules or checklists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reduces the cognitive load when the brain is still \u201cbooting up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use activation, not pressure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telling a tired ADHD student to \u201cfocus\u201d rarely works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Movement (even small: standing, handing out papers)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick interactive questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair or group starts before independent work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re aiming to <strong>activate the brain<\/strong>, not force it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> 5. Be mindful of timing for key tasks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Schedule <strong>tests, complex writing, or heavy thinking tasks later in the morning<\/strong><\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use earlier slots for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>recall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>discussion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guided practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This aligns better with when their brain is actually ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Change the narrative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one matters more than it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019re lazy in the morning\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shift to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTheir brain starts later &#8211; how do I support that?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students pick up on this quickly, <mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">and it often changes how they see themselves.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A quick note on teenagers (ADHD <em>and<\/em> neurotypical)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not just ADHD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">As children move into adolescence, their sleep patterns naturally shift. This change is famously found even in neurotypical teens<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During puberty, the brain delays the release of melatonin, this means that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teens don\u2019t feel sleepy until later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their natural wake time also shifts later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is known as a <strong>delayed sleep phase<\/strong>, and it\u2019s considered<mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> a normal part of development<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So when a teenager:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>struggles to fall asleep early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>finds mornings painful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>seems \u201cslow\u201d to start the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026they\u2019re not being difficult, honestly, it&#8217;s just that their biology has changed to accomodate their changing body and brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this matters for ADHD teens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">ADHD already comes with a tendency toward a later body clock.<\/mark> As we mentioned before, throughout their lifespan ADHD people tend to be nightowls, finding solace in the early hours of the night. One can imagine that many poets and artists may have fallen into this category!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, what we have happening in adolescence is that you often get a <mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>double effect<\/strong>:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the typical teenage shift <em>plus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ADHD-related circadian differences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which can mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>even later sleep onset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>even harder mornings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more pronounced fatigue and dysregulation early in the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this means in practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For teachers and parents, this is a useful reframe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Morning struggles in teens (in general), as frustrating as they can be, aren\u2019t a motivation issue, they\u2019re a <strong>timing mismatch between biology and expectations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">And for ADHD teens, that mismatch is often just\u2026 bigger.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If mornings are hard for most teenagers, imagine how much harder they can be for a brain that\u2019s already running on a different clock.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ADHD child who stays up late and struggles in the morning isn\u2019t being difficult &#8211; they\u2019re out of sync with a system that wasn\u2019t designed for their brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And sometimes, they\u2019re not avoiding sleep\u2026 <mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">They\u2019re holding onto the only moment all day that feels calm.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we stop treating sleep as a discipline issue and start treating it as a <mark style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>neurobiological pattern<\/strong>,<\/mark> we can respond with strategies that actually work &#8211; without taking away the parts of the day their brain genuinely needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-blog-post-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-blog-post-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-blog-post-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-blog-post-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/oxfordschool.com\/padova\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-blog-post-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did this help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow us for more as we launch our new inclusion programme aimed at increasing accessibility to education for neurotypical and neurodivergent students alike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">For more information on the programmes, workshops and coaching we offer please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:inclusione@oxfordschool.com\">inclusione@oxfordschool.com<\/a>&nbsp;or 049 656180<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References (and reading!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coogan, A. N., &amp; McGowan, N. M. (2017). A systematic review of circadian function, chronotype, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. <em>Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 9<\/em>(3), 129\u2013147.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s12402-016-0214-5\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s12402-016-0214-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunsford-Avery, J. R., Kollins, S. H., &amp; Mitchell, J. T. (2018). Delayed circadian rhythm phase in adults with attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder. <em>Journal of Biological Rhythms, 33<\/em>(4), 435\u2013445.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6487490\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6487490\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Van der Heijden, K. B., Smits, M. G., Van Someren, E. J. W., Ridderinkhof, K. R., &amp; Gunning, W. B. (2007). Effect of melatonin on sleep, behavior, and cognition in ADHD and chronic sleep-onset insomnia. <em>Journal of the American Academy of Child &amp; Adolescent Psychiatry, 46<\/em>(2), 233\u2013241.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/01.chi.0000246055.76167.0d\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/01.chi.0000246055.76167.0d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Van Geijlswijk, I. M., Korzilius, H. P. L. M., &amp; Smits, M. G. (2010). The use of exogenous melatonin in delayed sleep phase disorder: A meta-analysis. <em>Sleep, 33<\/em>(12), 1605\u20131614.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2982730\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2982730\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luu, B., et al. (2025). Circadian rhythm disruption and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: An emerging perspective. <em>Frontiers in Psychiatry.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychiatry\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2025.1697900\/full\">https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2025.1697900\/full<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nair, S., et al. (2025). Sleep and circadian disruption in ADHD: Implications for functioning and mental health. <em>BMJ Mental Health.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealth.bmj.com\/content\/28\/1\/e301625\">https:\/\/mentalhealth.bmj.com\/content\/28\/1\/e301625<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crowley, S. J., Acebo, C., &amp; Carskadon, M. A. (2007). 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