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Category: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

ADHD, ADD, Autism, Aspbergers

The impact of psychological theory on the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults: A scoping review

The impact of psychological theory on the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults: A scoping review

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Rebecca E. Champ , Marios Adamou , Barry Tolchard Published: December 21, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261247 Abstract Psychological theory and interpretation of research are key elements influencing clinical treatment development and design in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Research-based treatment recommendations primarily support Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an extension of the cognitive behavioural theory, which promotes a deficit-focused characterisation of ADHD and prioritises symptom reduction and cognitive control of self-regulation as treatment outcomes. A wide variety of…

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Problematic Peer Functioning in Girls with ADHD: A Systematic Literature Review

Problematic Peer Functioning in Girls with ADHD: A Systematic Literature Review

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Francien M. Kok , Yvonne Groen, Anselm B. M. Fuermaier, Oliver Tucha Published: November 21, 2016 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0165119 Abstract Objective Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience many peer interaction problems and are at risk of peer rejection and victimisation. Although many studies have investigated problematic peer functioning in children with ADHD, this research has predominantly focused on boys and studies investigating girls are scant. Those studies that did examine girls, often used a male…

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Pain Sensitivity in Adolescent Males with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Testing for Associations with Conduct Disorder and Callous and Unemotional Traits

Pain Sensitivity in Adolescent Males with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Testing for Associations with Conduct Disorder and Callous and Unemotional Traits

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Open Access  Peer-reviewed Research Article Clare Northover, Anita Thapar, Kate Langley, Stephanie HM van Goozen Published: July 30, 2015 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0134417 Abstract Background Reduced processing and experience of aversive emotional cues is a common component of theories on the development and persistence of aggression and antisocial behaviour. Yet physical pain, arguably the most basic aversive cue, has attracted comparatively little attention. Methods This study measured pain sensitivity and physiological response to painful stimuli (skin conductance level, SCL) in adolescent boys with…

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Prevalence of and Associated Factors for Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Swiss Men

Prevalence of and Associated Factors for Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Swiss Men

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Natalia Estévez , Dominique Eich-Höchli, Michelle Dey, Gerhard Gmel, Joseph Studer, Meichun Mohler-Kuo Published: February 20, 2014 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0089298 Abstract Objective The present study aimed to measure the prevalence of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a large, representative sample of young Swiss men and to assess factors associated with this disorder. Methods Our sample consisted of 5656 Swiss men (mean age 20 years) who participated in the Cohort Study on Substance Use Risk Factors…

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