ADHD CME for Medical Professionals: Completed
Supported by the Canadian Institute for the Transfer of Knowledge (CITE)
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Sleep Challenges in Children with ADHD
This two-part virtual CME lunch series for pediatricians and primary care providers was held live on June 16 and 17, 2026. It was free to attend and delivered virtually. This CME has now been completed, and the recording is available below until October 31, 2026.
About The Program
Sleep problems are among the most common and most under-addressed challenges in children with ADHD. This two-part lunch series brings together clinical experts and the family perspective to give you practical, evidence-informed strategies you can apply in practice, from diagnostic clarity to melatonin, supplements, and supporting families.
The program is built on a needs assessment drawing on parent experience, Canadian pediatrician input, and expert committee guidance, ensuring the content reflects real gaps in everyday clinical practice.
What You'll Learn
- Sleep and ADHD: understanding the bidirectional relationship
- When to refer: appropriate use of polysomnography
- Sleep maintenance: what to do when kids can’t stay asleep
- Melatonin beyond the basics: formulations, safety, and the ADHD medication question
- Expanding the toolkit: magnesium, iron, and other options
- Closing the loop with families: what parents need from you.
Accreditation
- This event entitled Sleep and ADHD in Children: A Practical Clinical Update for Pediatric and Primary Care Providers took place on June 16 - 17, 2026 and was approved for a maximum of 2 credit hours under Section 1 of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- CME credit was awarded only to participants who attended the live sessions.
Up to 70% of children with ADHD also experience a co-existing sleep problem
Pediatric sleep isn’t covered in depth in most training programs. Because of this, sleep disorders that overlap with ADHD symptoms may go unrecognized, and some children experience changes in sleep when stimulant medications are introduced or adjusted. Pediatricians are also managing a range of practical challenges: limited appointment time to screen thoroughly, long waitlists for sleep assessments, and families seeking clarity about melatonin, magnesium, iron, and restless sleep. Layered onto this are comorbid psychiatric diagnoses, the effects of their medications, and the difficulty of sorting out which symptoms are driven by ADHD, sleep, mood, or anxiety. Parents arrive with complex questions, and clinicians are often left without a clear, standardized approach.
This CME was designed with both clinicians and families in mind. The topics are carefully curated with direct input from parents about the issues that matter most to them, the questions they struggle with, the gaps they encounter in the system, and the guidance they wish existed.
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A focused, practical session that helps clinicians navigate the complexity of ADHD and sleep with more confidence and clarity in everyday practice
Thank you to everyone who joined us live for Sleep Challenges in Children with ADHD! Enter your name and email below to get recording access and stay informed about future CME events. The recording will be available until October 31, 2026. If you previously subscribed, you'll be granted access automatically.
Please note: CME credit is only available to participants who attended the live sessions on June 16 & 17. Viewing this recording does not qualify for CME credit. The recording will be available until October 31, 2026. Thank you again for attending, and we look forward to hosting future CME events!
Meet our Planning Committee
Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett
Pediatric Sleep Physician
Dr. Karen Beattie
Lived Experience Partner
Dr. Kelli-Lee Harford
Pediatric Sleep Psychologist
Dr. Rosemary Gibson
Community Pediatrician
Dr. Sarah Maceachern
Developmental Pediatrician
Dr. Scout McWilliams
Pediatric Resident
Who this is for:
General pediatricians
caring for children with ADHD in outpatient settings
Family physicians
managing ADHD across the lifespan
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
in pediatric or primary care
Developmental pediatricians and psychiatrists
looking to strengthen their approach to sleep assessment
Residents and fellows
in pediatrics, family medicine, or psychiatry
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ABOUT US
The Sleep Health Organization is a physician-led platform dedicated to evidence-based pediatric sleep education for healthcare professionals and families. The organization bridges the gap between sleep science and clinical practice through continuing education, professional training, and accessible parent-facing resources.
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