An 8-year-old boy has a history of attention-deficit/hyperac…
An 8-year-old boy has a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and comorbid anxiety. He complains of insomnia, which has worsenedsince the start of school 2 weeks ago. The boy’s parents have him get ready for bedat 9 P.M.; however, he is unable to fall asleep until midnight, despite having towake up at 6 A.M. for school. Which of the following interventions should beavoided in the initial treatment of this child’s insomnia?