Sleep-related epilepsies in children with ADHD or ASD: A key differential diagnosis before psychiatric treatment

Key Points

• Sleep-related epilepsies are crucial to consider in the context of ADHD and ASD.
• Diagnosis of sleep-related epilepsies aids in formulating effective psychiatric treatment strategies.
• Children with ADHD and ASD require careful evaluation for sleep-related epilepsies.
• Accurate differentiation can optimize management and improve outcomes for affected children.