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Are cognitive deficits in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder related to the course of the disorder? A prospective controlled follow-up study of grown up boys with persistent and remitting courseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: To investigate the longitudinal course of cognitive functions in boys with persistent and remittent attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from childhood into young adult years. Males (n=217) 15–31 years with and without ADHD were assessed at 3 time points over 10 years into young adulthood. Subjects were stratified into Remittent ADHD, and Persistent ADHD based on the course of ADHD. Cognitive domains included: 1) overall IQ (overall IQ, block design IQ, vocabulary IQ); 2) achievement scores in reading and math and measures of executive function (Wechsler arithmetic, digit span, digit symbol, Rey–...
Source: Psychiatry Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joseph Biederman, Carter R. Petty, Sarah W. Ball, Ronna Fried, Alysa E. Doyle, Daniel Cohen, Carly Henderson, Stephen V. Faraone Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Cognitive and electroencephalographic disturbances in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and sleep problems: New insightsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: There is overlap between the behavioural symptoms and disturbances associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and sleep problems. The aim of this study was to examine the extent of overlap in cognitive and electrophysiological disturbances identified in children experiencing sleep problems and children with AD/HD or both. Four groups (aged 7-18) were compared: children with combined AD/HD and sleep problems (n=32), children with AD/HD (n=52) or sleep problems (n=36) only, and children with neither disorder (n=119). Electrophysiological and cognitive function measures included: absolute EEG p...
Source: Psychiatry Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Alyssa C.P. Sawyer, C. Richard Clark, Hannah A.D. Keage, Kathryn A. Moores, Simon Clarke, Michael R. Kohn, Evian Gordon Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

ADHD latent class clusters: DSM-IV subtypes and comorbidityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this report, latent class analyses (LCA) are used to identify ADHD phenotypes using K-SADS-IVR (Schedule for Affective Disorders & Schizophrenia for School Age Children-IV-Revised) symptoms and symptom severity data from a clinical sample of 500 ADHD subjects, ages 6–18, participating in an ADHD genetic study. Results show that LCA identified six separate ADHD clusters, some corresponding to specific DSM-IV subtypes while others included several subtypes. DSM-IV comorbid anxiety and mood disorders were generally similar across all clusters, and subjects without comorbidity did not aggregate within any one cluster. Age...
Source: Psychiatry Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Josephine Elia, Mauricio Arcos-Burgos, Kelly L. Bolton, Paul J. Ambrosini, Wade Berrettini, Maximilian Muenke Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Effect of candidate gene polymorphisms on the course of attention deficit hyperactivity disorderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The main aim of this study was to examine the association between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-associated genes and the course of ADHD. Subjects were derived from identically designed case-control family studies of boys and girls with ADHD and a genetic linkage study of families with children with ADHD. Caucasian probands and family members with ADHD and with available genetic data were included in this analysis (N=563). The course of ADHD was compared in subjects with and without putative risk alleles (DRD4 7-repeat allele, DAT1 10-repeat allele, and 5HTTLPR long allele). The persistence of AD...
Source: Psychiatry Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joseph Biederman, Carter R. Petty, Kristina S. Ten Haagen, Jacqueline Small, Alysa E. Doyle, Thomas Spencer, Eric Mick, Michael C. Monuteaux, Jordan W. Smoller, Stephen V. Faraone Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Medical prescriptions characteristics in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Some aspects are worrying, such as the low adhesion to the medical treatments, relatively low average doses and psychostimulants increasing prescriptions even for children up to 3 years old. Social characteristics and the health system used by the affected ones give origin to great variations on the clinical practice. An interesting issue is the evidence that the Brazilian prescriptions system isn't the most restrictive one. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - November 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: journals

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Risperidone Reduces Acute Manic Symptoms in Bipolar I YouthAripiprazole Study Indicates Promise for Atypicals in Treating Autism SymptomsCommentary by Lead Author Magali Haas, M.D., Ph.D.Weight Gain With Antipsychotics in Treatment-Naïve YouthQuetiapine vs. Risperidone in PsychosisMisuse of ADHD Drugs by College StudentsAdjunctive Lithium for Clozapine-Induced NeutropeniaAntiepileptic Drug Treatment and SchizophreniaTopiramate for Treating Tourette SyndromeLamotrigine-Induced Mania in an Epileptic Child With AutismNew ApprovalUpdated List of Authorized GenericsSafe Drug Disposal (Source: The Brown University Child & Adole...
Source: The Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update - November 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: journals

Secondary Tics or Tourettism Associated With a Brain TumorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Tourette syndrome is generally considered to be a genetic disorder, but symptoms mimicking Tourette syndrome can be secondary to an underlying lesion disrupting the basal ganglia circuitry. Described here is a case of secondary tics, or tourettism, in a child with a large oligodendroglioma of the right temporal lobe extending to the basal ganglia. He presented with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and stimulant-induced tic disorder at the age of 11 years, and later also had also seizures. The family history was unremarkable. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging disclosed a right tempor...
Source: Pediatric Neurology - November 20, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Aimee F. Luat, Michael E. Behen, Csaba Juhász, Sandeep Sood, Harry T. Chugani Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Commissioning Guide - Service for the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and young peopleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This commissioning guide is a resource to help health professionals in England to commission an effective service for the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and young people. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library - November 19, 2009 Category: Neurology Source Type: organizations

Relationship Between Parenting Stress and Ratings of Executive Functioning in Children With ADHDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study’s hypothesis was that higher ratings of children’s executive dysfunction are associated with parenting stress. Parents of 32 children (ages 8-12 years) with ADHD completed the Parenting Stress Index and two executive function rating scales, the BRIEF and CEFS. Stress produced by child and family system characteristics was significantly correlated with composite scores and subscales from the executive function rating scales. Findings suggest that parent ratings of their children’s executive functioning appear related to the stress they experience being parents, particularly with regard to their ...
Source: Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment - November 19, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joyner, K. B., Silver, C. H., Stavinoha, P. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Common plastics chemicals linked to ADHD symptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Elsevier) Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items. Studies to date on phthalates have been inconsistent, with some linking exposure to these chemicals to hormone disruptions, birth defects, asthma and reproductive problems, while others have found no significant association between exposure and adverse effects. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 19, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Performance variability, impulsivity errors and the impact of incentives as gender-independent endophenotypes for ADHDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Reaction-time variability and accuracy parameters could be useful neuropsychological endophenotypes for ADHD. Performance-modulating effects of incentives suggested a familially driven motivational dysfunction which may play an important role on etiologic pathways and treatment approaches for ADHD. The effects of gender were independent of familial effects or ADHD-status, which in turn suggests that the proposed endophenotypes are independent of gender. (Source: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry)
Source: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry - November 19, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Henrik Uebel, Björn Albrecht, Philip Asherson, Norbert A. Börger, Louise Butler, Wai Chen, Hanna Christiansen, Alexander Heise, Jonna Kuntsi, Ulrike Schäfer, Penny Andreou, Iris Manor, Rafaela Marco, Ana Miranda, Aisling Mulligan, Robert D. Oades, J Source Type: journals

Contrast Sensitivity in Children With and Without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Developmental Neuropsychology)
Source: Developmental Neuropsychology - November 18, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Thomas, David G.Hartung, Cynthia M.Lefler, Elizabeth K.Bartgis, Jami Source Type: journals

Independent Contributions of Cognitive Functioning and Social Risk Factors to Symptoms of ADHD in Two Nordic Populations-Based CohortsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Developmental Neuropsychology - November 18, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Rodriguez, AlinaMoilanen, IrmaSmalley, SusanJärvelin, Marjo-RiittaLoo, SandraHeiervang, EinarTaanila, AnjaLundervold, Astri J.Bohlin, GunillaForssman, Linda Source Type: journals

The current status of research into attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: proceedings of the 2nd international congress on ADHD: from childhood to adult diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Despite being a devastating psychiatric condition with high prevalence, ADHD has traditionally been widely under-researched, specifically in adult patients. Therefore, the recent surge in scientific projects focusing on ADHD is impressive. By reviewing selected research findings presented at the 2nd International Congress on ADHD, this paper gives an overview about current state-of-the art research in such different areas as diagnosis, classification, epidemiology, differential diagnosis and comorbidity, neurobiology (including molecular genetics, proteomics, neuroimaging and electrophysiology), env...
Source: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders - November 18, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders Source Type: journals

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Reports on Medical Food Candidate Preclinical Research; Pilot ADHD Effect is ConfirmedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
LAVAL, Quebec, Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. ("Neptune") (Nasdaq:NEPT) (TSX-V:NTB) announced today the first preclinical research up-date on NeuroBioPharm Inc. ("NBP") medical food development program. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Error monitoring in college students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent error-related event-related potential (ERP) studies suggest that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) display deficits in error monitoring compared to control children. Information regarding error monitoring deficit in adults with ADHD, however, is scarce. We investigated error monitoring in a sample of college students with ADHD and compared them to their control peers. In addition to error (-related) negativity (Ne/ERN) and error positivity (Pe), we examined behavioral performance such as reaction time (RT) as well as self-reported monitoring behaviors in daily-life situations. Thirty-two ...
Source: Journal of Psychophysiology - November 17, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Chang, Wen-Pin; Davies, Patricia L.; Gavin, William J Source Type: journals

Voice as a tool communicating intentions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The ability to understand speakers' intentions is examined for typically developing children (TDC), children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Four types of spoken phrases, expressing praise, sarcasm, blame, and banter, were presented, and subjects were asked to judge if the speaker praises you or not, or if she blames you or not. The children could correctly judge the speaker's intention for congruent phrases such as praise and blame. TDC younger than 8 years had significantly lower correct percent compared to the TDC older than them for t...
Source: Logopedics, Phoniatrics, Vocology. - November 17, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: Imaizumi S, Furuya I, Yamasaki K Tags: Logoped Phoniatr Vocol Source Type: journals

Should babies watch videos or tv?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You may have heard the recent controversy about “Baby Einstein” videos. Originally touted as educational products for babies, in 2006 the Disney Company stopped marketing the videos as educational. This was due to studies coming out showing that infants and toddlers exposed to daily doses of television has a propensity to develop attention disorders by age 7. Attention disorders include ADHD and ADD, which affects a child’s ability to focus, their attention span, leading them to have learning and behavior disorders.Of concern is children’s perception of events they see on television. When they see violence, do they...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - November 16, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Recalls Source Type: organizations

The PANDAS subgroup of tic disorders and childhood-onset obsessive–compulsive disorderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Diagnosis and treatment of the PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections) variant of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) and childhood-onset obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) are still controversial issues. Most cross-sectional studies confirm a significant association between GTS and the development of an immune response against group A β-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS). Moreover, longitudinal retrospective studies suggest that a recent exposure to GABHS might be a risk factor for the onset of tics and obsessive–compulsive symptoms. However, further ...
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Davide Martino, Giovanni Defazio, Gavin Giovannoni Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Transcranial magnetic stimulation in Gilles de la Tourette syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The cause of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS), a chronic motor and vocal tic disorder of childhood onset, remains unknown. Abnormalities in basal ganglia-thalamo-cortical circuits presumably play an important role in the pathophysiology underlying the involuntary tics. The use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive and painless tool to examine the excitability of several different circuits in the human motor cortex has advanced our understanding of the pathophysiology. Motor thresholds are similar in GTS and healthy subjects; in the resting state, recruitment of motor evoked potentials (MEP...
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michael Orth Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Clinical phenomenology and phenotype variability in Tourette syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a rich phenomenology that includes simple and complex motor and vocal tics as well as multiple comorbidities. From a nosological perspective, it is evident that a continuum of tic severity exists, of which TS is the most severe and rare form, while transient tics and chronic tics represent milder forms. From a psychopathology perspective, TS is often concurrent with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); these disorders appear to define TS “types” TS only, TS+OCD, and TS+OCD+ADHD. Additional clinic...
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marco A. Grados, Carol A. Mathews Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Tourette syndrome and comorbid early-onset schizophreniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The 2.5% prevalence of schizophrenia in our TS sample exceeds the 1% expected rate of schizophrenia in the general population (chi-square=9.14; P=.0025). The six cases of COS (before 13 years of age) exceeds the expected rate of 1–2 per 100,000 (chi-square=4499; P=.0001). The 752-fold increase in observed rates of comorbid TS and COS over expected rates suggests a role for unknown common underlying etiologic factors. Based on clinical features, patients with TS and comorbid COS, AdolOS, or AduOS do not have different conditions. We conclude with suggestions for further research. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jacob Kerbeshian, Chun-Zi Peng, Larry Burd Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Shire announces publication of open-label study on coadministration of INTUNIV with stimulantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Porter Novelli) Shire plc announced new study results on INTUNIV published in the October Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. In this open-label safety study, there was no evidence of unique adverse effects with the combination of INTUNIV and amphetamine or methylphenidate relative to what was observed with either medication alone. The open-label study also assessed improvement of ADHD symptoms using the ADHD-RS-IV. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 16, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Amygdala Activation During Emotion Processing of Neutral Faces in Children With Severe Mood Dysregulation Versus ADHD or Bipolar Disorder.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions These findings support the role of unique neural correlates in face-emotion processing among youths with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and severe mood dysregulation. PMID: 19917597 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: The American Journal of Psychiatry - November 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brotman MA, Rich BA, Guyer AE, Lunsford JR, Horsey SE, Reising MM, Thomas LA, Fromm SJ, Towbin K, Pine DS, Leibenluft E Tags: Am J Psychiatry Source Type: journals

Early prevention program for delinquent children - home-based interventions for children with ADHD and CD and their families. - Ristow G, Hermens A, Schmidt MH, Holtmann M, Banaschewski T, Poustka L.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Objective: This pilot study carried out in cooperation with the Mannheim police department investigates the effectiveness of a home-based prevention program for first-time delinquent children with ADHD and CD and their families. Methods: 24 children aged 8... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - November 15, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: info

Contrast Sensitivity in Children With and Without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Developmental Neuropsychology)
Source: Developmental Neuropsychology - November 14, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Thomas, David G.Hartung, Cynthia M.Lefler, Elizabeth K.Bartgis, Jami Source Type: journals

Independent Contributions of Cognitive Functioning and Social Risk Factors to Symptoms of ADHD in Two Nordic Populations-Based CohortsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Developmental Neuropsychology)
Source: Developmental Neuropsychology - November 14, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Rodriguez, AlinaMoilanen, IrmaSmalley, SusanJärvelin, Marjo-RiittaLoo, SandraHeiervang, EinarTaanila, AnjaLundervold, Astri J.Bohlin, GunillaForssman, Linda Source Type: journals

Shire Reports Analysis Examining Emotional Lability In Children With ADHD Taking VyvanseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced findings from a post hoc analysis examining emotional lability from Phase 3 study data with Vyvanse®. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD Source Type: news

Shire Reports Analysis Examining Emotional Lability In Children With ADHD Taking VyvanseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, Vyvanse demonstrated significant improvement in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms as measured by the ADHD Rating Scale IV (ADHD-RS IV) and Connors' Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short (CPRS-RS) in children with ADHD aged 6 to 12 years. (Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today)
Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today - November 14, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: ADHD Source Type: news

Shire Reports Findings From An Analysis Examining Emotional Lability In Children With ADHD Taking Vyvanse(R) (lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) CapsulesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced findings from a post hoc analysis examining emotional lability from Phase 3 study data with Vyvanse®. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD Source Type: news

Shire Reports Findings From An Analysis Examining Emotional Lability In Children With ADHD Taking Vyvanse(R) (lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) CapsulesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, Vyvanse demonstrated significant improvement in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms as measured by the ADHD Rating Scale IV (ADHD-RS IV) and Connors' Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short (CPRS-RS) in children with ADHD aged 6 to 12 years. (Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today)
Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: ADHD Source Type: news

Dream recall and Dream Content in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although sleep is widely investigated in children with ADHD, dream studies in this group are completely lacking. The continuity hypothesis of dreaming stating that waking life is reflected in dreams would predict that waking-life symptoms are reflected in the dreams of such children. 103 children with ADHD and 100 controls completed a dream questionnaire eliciting dream recall frequency and the most recent dream. The dreams of the children with ADHD did not show a heightened occurrence of activities but were more negatively toned and included more misfortunes/threats, negative endings, and physical aggression towards t...
Source: Child Psychiatry and Human Development - November 13, 2009 Category: Child Development Authors: Schredl M, Sartorius H Tags: Child Psychiatry Hum Dev Source Type: journals

Understanding the Psychology of Social NetworkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Have you always suspected it? Just one diagram explains it all: social networking as the intersection of narcissism, ADHD, and good old fashioned stalking.Tags: ADHD, online mental health, personality disorders, social skills, society, technology (Source: CounsellingResource.com News and Features)
Source: CounsellingResource.com News and Features - November 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dr Greg Mulhauser, Managing Editor Tags: General ADHD online mental health personality disorders social skills society technology Source Type: news

Sleep disorders in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) recorded overnight by video-polysomnographyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objective: To outline specific sleep disturbances in different clinical subsets of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and to confirm, by means of nocturnal video-polysomnography (video-PSG), a variety of sleep disorders in ADHD besides the classically described periodic leg movement disorder (PLMD), restless legs syndrome (RLS) and sleep related breathing disorder (SRBD).Methods: Fifty-five ADHD children (47 M, 8F; mean age=8.9y) were included: 16 had Inattentive and 39 Hyperactive/Impulsive or Combined ADHD subtype. Behavior assessment by Conners and SNAP-IV Scales, a structured sleep interview and ...
Source: Sleep Medicine - November 12, 2009 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Rosalia Silvestri, Antonella Gagliano, Irene Aricò, Tiziana Calarese, Clemente Cedro, Oliviero Bruni, Rosaria Condurso, Eva Germanò, Giuseppe Gervasi, Rosamaria Siracusano, Giuseppe Vita, Placido Bramanti Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Shire Reports Findings From an Analysis Examining Emotional Lability in Children With ADHD Taking Vyvanse(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CIIEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Post hoc analysis of Phase 3 study data presented at national psychiatric meeting PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shire plc , the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced findings from a post hoc analysis examining... (Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials)
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 12, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Language Support In Schools Vital For Children With AutismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Teachers and parents must be vigilant in observing difficulties with language comprehension, reading and spelling in children and young people with autism, Asperger's syndrome and ADHD. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 12, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: news

Neural correlates (ERP/fMRI) of voluntary selection in adult ADHD patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Deficits in executive functions, e.g. voluntary selection, are considered central to the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The aim of this simultaneous EEG/fMRI study was to examine associated neural correlates in ADHD patients. Patients with ADHD and healthy subjects performed an adapted go/nogo task including a voluntary selection condition allowing participants to freely decide, whether to press the response button. Electrophysiologically, response inhibition and voluntary selection led to fronto-central responses. The fMRI data revealed increased medial/lateral frontal and parieta...
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - November 12, 2009 Category: Neuroscience Tags: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience Source Type: journals

Associations between psychotic-like symptoms and inattention/hyperactivity symptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The present findings demonstrate that an association between psychotic-like symptoms and attentional dysfunction, which has been found in clinical samples, is also present in a general adolescent population. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00127-009-0165-7Authors Tuula Marketta Hurtig, Oulu University Hospital Department of Child Psychiatry, Institute of Clinical Medicine Oulu FinlandAnja Taanila, University of Oulu Institute of Health Sciences P.O. Box 5000 90014 Oulu FinlandJuha Veijola, Academy of Finland Helsinki FinlandHanna Ebeling, Oulu University Hosp...
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - November 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology Source Type: journals

Shire reports analysis examining emotional lability in children with ADHD taking VyvanseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, Vyvanse demonstrated significant improvement in ADHD symptoms as measured by the ADHD Rating Scale IV and Connors' Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short (CPRS-RS) in children with ADHD aged 6-12 years. The post hoc analysis showed that patients demonstrated an improvement in emotional lability composite CPRS-RS scores while taking Vyvanse as compared to placebo. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Developmental Changes in Attention and Comprehension Among Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Changes in visual attention and story comprehension for children (N = 132) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comparison peers were examined. Between the ages of 7 and 9 (Phase 1) and approximately 21 months later (Phase 2), children viewed 2 televised stories: 1 in the presence of toys and 1 in their absence. Both groups of children showed developmental increases in visual attention and stable group differences over time. Deficits in comprehension among children with ADHD, however, increased over time. Whereas comparison children's recall of factual and causal information increased over time in both ...
Source: Child Development - November 12, 2009 Category: Child Development Authors: Ursula L. Bailey, Elizabeth P. Lorch, Richard Milich, Richard Charnigo Tags: EMPIRICAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals

Exploring the Relationship Between Autistic-Like Traits and ADHD Behaviors in Early Childhood: Findings from a Community Twin Study of 2-Year-Olds.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to explore the nature of the relationship between autistic-like traits and ADHD behaviors in a community sample of 2-year-olds. Twins from the Boston University Twin Project (N = 312 pairs) were assessed by their parents on autistic-like traits and ADHD behaviors using the Childhood Behavior Checklist. Phenotypic analyses showed that after controlling for general cognitive ability and socioeconomic status, autistic-like traits (total scale as well as social and nonsocial subscales) correlated positively with ADHD behaviors (r = 0.23-0.26). Structural equation model-fitting analyses revealed that there were...
Source: Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology - November 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ronald A, Edelson LR, Asherson P, Saudino KJ Tags: J Abnorm Child Psychol Source Type: journals

Neurofeedback Outcomes in Clients with Asperger's Syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper summarizes data from a review of neurofeedback (NFB) training with 150 clients with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and 9 clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) seen over a 15 year period (1993-2008) in a clinical setting. The main objective was to investigate whether electroncephalographic (EEG) biofeedback, also called neurofeedback (NFB), made a significant difference in clients diagnosed with AS. An earlier paper (Thompson et al. 2009) reviews the symptoms of AS, highlights research findings and theories concerning this disorder, discusses QEEG patterns in AS (both single and 19-channel), and details a h...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - November 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Thompson L, Thompson M, Reid A Tags: Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback Source Type: journals

Children of Parents With Bipolar Disorder at High Risk for Earlier Onset, More ComorbidityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study shows that the offspring of parents with bipolar disorder are at high risk for the disorder, with an earlier age at onset and more psychiatric comorbidity, including ADHD and major depression. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a case–control study in JapanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Although maternal smoking during pregnancy has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of offspring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Western countries, there is no empirical evidence in non-Caucasian. Purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship between maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring ADHD in Japanese population. A case–control study design was adopted. A total of 90 pairs of children with ADHD and mothers as well as 270 corresponding control pairs were recruited throughout the study period. A psychiatrist interviewed all the mothers of c...
Source: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders - November 11, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders Source Type: journals

ADHD: Once-Daily INTUNIV (Guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets Now Available In US PharmaciesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company,has announced the availability of INTUNIV™ (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets in pharmacies across the United States for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents ages 6 to 17. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD Source Type: news

ADHD: Once-Daily INTUNIV (Guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets Now Available In US PharmaciesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company,has announced the availability of INTUNIV™ (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets in pharmacies across the United States for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents ages 6 to 17. INTUNIV, a once-daily formulation of guanfacine, is the first and only nonscheduled alpha-2A receptor agonist approved for the treatment of ADHD. (Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today)
Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: ADHD Source Type: news

Attention-Deficit Children Benefit from "Brain Wave" TrainingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A year's worth of counseling and medication relieved some symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among a group children, but only children receiving additional biofeedback therapy managed to hold on to these healthy gains after going off the medication, according to a new study. (Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Dec-2002) (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - November 11, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Refinements in the hierarchical structure of externalizing psychiatric disorders: Patterns of lifetime liability from mid-adolescence through early adulthood.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Research on hierarchical modeling of psychopathology has frequently identified 2 higher order latent factors, internalizing and externalizing. When based on the comorbidity of psychiatric diagnoses, the externalizing domain has usually been modeled as a single latent factor. Multivariate studies of externalizing symptom features, however, suggest multidimensionality. To address this apparent contradiction, confirmatory factor analytic methods and information-theoretic criteria were used to evaluate 4 theoretically plausible measurement models based on lifetime comorbidity patterns of 7 putative externalizing disorders. Dia...
Source: Journal of Abnormal Psychology - November 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Farmer, Richard F.; Seeley, John R.; Kosty, Derek B.; Lewinsohn, Peter M. Source Type: journals

The Importance Of Language Support For Children With AutismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Teachers and parents must be vigilant in observing difficulties with language comprehension, reading and spelling in children and young people with autism, Asperger's syndrome and ADHD. "It is important that pupils are offered the support to which they are entitled", says Jakob Ã�sberg in a new thesis at the University of Gothenburg. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Autism Source Type: news

The Importance Of Language Support For Children With AutismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Teachers and parents must be vigilant in observing difficulties with language comprehension, reading and spelling in children and young people with autism, Asperger's syndrome and ADHD. "It is important that pupils are offered the support to which they are entitled", says Jakob Asberg in a new thesis at the University of Gothenburg. "Pupils with these neuropsychiatric disorders are often reported as having problems with spoken and written activities. (Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today)
Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Autism Source Type: news