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Effects of White Noise on Off-Task Behavior and Sleep for Elementary-Age Students with ADHD.

Authors :
Rosalez, Ephraim
Johnson, Carl Merle
Bradley-Johnson, Sharon
Kanouse, Sandra
Source :
Child & Family Behavior Therapy. 2020, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p20-36. 17p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Children with ADHD were administered 75 dB of continuous white noise during independent seat work in the classroom and during bedtime in their homes. Compared to baseline all three students exhibited decreases in off-task behavior. Off-task behavior returned to original baseline levels when white noise was removed and decreased again when reintroduced in classrooms. White noise also decreased bedtime sleep latency and spontaneous night wakings at home. Both sleep latencies and night wakings increased during return-to-baseline conditions. Surprisingly, when white noise was reintroduced only in the classrooms sleep improved a second time. White noise in classrooms with or without simultaneous treatment during sleep at night resulted in lower levels of off-task classroom behavior as well as less disruptive sleep. Results were independent of whether children were on ADHD medication. Children, teachers, and parents all rated white noise favorably. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317107
Volume :
42
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Child & Family Behavior Therapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
140467493
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/07317107.2019.1690735