Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
... Millions of children and adults with ADHD are currently treated with methylphenidate (Ritalin), a stimulant drug that has been available for decades a. These drugs sometimes have a quieting effect on as many as 80 percent of children with ADHD and increase their ability to solve problems, perform in ...
... Millions of children and adults with ADHD are currently treated with methylphenidate (Ritalin), a stimulant drug that has been available for decades a. These drugs sometimes have a quieting effect on as many as 80 percent of children with ADHD and increase their ability to solve problems, perform in ...
Abnormal Psychology Project
... 1) Choose a fairy tale you are familiar with (refer to the list provided). Two groups may not use the same story (first come, first serve). 2) Using your researched knowledge of the disorder, rewrite the story as it would be if the main character had that disorder. 3) Stories should NOT name the dis ...
... 1) Choose a fairy tale you are familiar with (refer to the list provided). Two groups may not use the same story (first come, first serve). 2) Using your researched knowledge of the disorder, rewrite the story as it would be if the main character had that disorder. 3) Stories should NOT name the dis ...
Neural Correlates of Executive Control in the Avian Brain
... repository of a host of higher-order faculties such as control of action, temporal organization of behaviour, sequencing, goal-directed behaviour, abstract and conceptual thinking, creativity, reasoning, and cognitive flexibility, to name a few [2–5]. Often these faculties are subsumed under two broa ...
... repository of a host of higher-order faculties such as control of action, temporal organization of behaviour, sequencing, goal-directed behaviour, abstract and conceptual thinking, creativity, reasoning, and cognitive flexibility, to name a few [2–5]. Often these faculties are subsumed under two broa ...
Interlocking finger test: a bedside screen for parietal lobe dysfunction
... While a general impression regarding level of consciousness, orientation, and language can often be made while taking a history, casual assessment of functions predominantly subserved by the parietal lobes is more difficult. A variety of formal cognitive tests can assess parietal lobe function, and ...
... While a general impression regarding level of consciousness, orientation, and language can often be made while taking a history, casual assessment of functions predominantly subserved by the parietal lobes is more difficult. A variety of formal cognitive tests can assess parietal lobe function, and ...
The avian `prefrontal cortex` and cognition - Ruhr-Universität
... Executive functions: a small cluster of functions that are associated with the prefrontal area and that control and manage cognitive processes such as planning, cognitive flexibility, decision-making, and inhibiting inappropriate actions. Delayed alternation learning: an experimental paradigm in whi ...
... Executive functions: a small cluster of functions that are associated with the prefrontal area and that control and manage cognitive processes such as planning, cognitive flexibility, decision-making, and inhibiting inappropriate actions. Delayed alternation learning: an experimental paradigm in whi ...
datos de los autores
... prefrontal cortex, however, changes in the Glu/Cr ratio were noticed only in subjects who received atomoxetine, not in those who received methylphenidate, suggesting that in vivo MRS measurement has the potential to assess ADHD-children’s response to psychopharmacological treatment. Recently, Carrey ...
... prefrontal cortex, however, changes in the Glu/Cr ratio were noticed only in subjects who received atomoxetine, not in those who received methylphenidate, suggesting that in vivo MRS measurement has the potential to assess ADHD-children’s response to psychopharmacological treatment. Recently, Carrey ...
Biological Factors in Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity
... correlate positively with extent of neuronal function in target areas (Fox & Raichle, 1985), it therefore serves as an indirect marker for cerebral activity. Results obtained from the Lou et al. (1985) study demonstrated that the ADHD children had decreased blood flow in the central white matter of ...
... correlate positively with extent of neuronal function in target areas (Fox & Raichle, 1985), it therefore serves as an indirect marker for cerebral activity. Results obtained from the Lou et al. (1985) study demonstrated that the ADHD children had decreased blood flow in the central white matter of ...
Choline Signal Changes after Choline
... fatty acids. Arachidonic Acid (AA), EPA, and DHA are all metabolites of the two essential Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid (Ω-6) and Alpha-Linoleic acid (Ω-3). Some authors (29) are now leaning towards the conclusion that a subclinical deficiency in DHA is responsible for the abnormal behavior of ADHD-chi ...
... fatty acids. Arachidonic Acid (AA), EPA, and DHA are all metabolites of the two essential Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid (Ω-6) and Alpha-Linoleic acid (Ω-3). Some authors (29) are now leaning towards the conclusion that a subclinical deficiency in DHA is responsible for the abnormal behavior of ADHD-chi ...
Cognitive Ability is Associated with Altered
... that distinct aspects of executive function, some of which may engage behavioral mechanisms and frontal cortical areas similar to those used for reversal tasks in mice, are selectively compromised (Shashi et al. 2010; Shapiro et al. 2013). Indeed, the full range of capacities that comprise executive ...
... that distinct aspects of executive function, some of which may engage behavioral mechanisms and frontal cortical areas similar to those used for reversal tasks in mice, are selectively compromised (Shashi et al. 2010; Shapiro et al. 2013). Indeed, the full range of capacities that comprise executive ...
Temporal reproduction and its neuroanatomical correlates in adults
... neuropsychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence (Kieling et al., 2010) and is one of the most underdiagnosed psychiatric disorders in adults (Faraone, 2007). It is defined with age inappropriate symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention, and with functional impairments in social, ...
... neuropsychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence (Kieling et al., 2010) and is one of the most underdiagnosed psychiatric disorders in adults (Faraone, 2007). It is defined with age inappropriate symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention, and with functional impairments in social, ...
ADHD: Fact, Fiction, or Somewhere In Between
... months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with development level. 2. Six or more of the nine symptoms of hyperactivity impulsively have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level. 3. Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattent ...
... months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with development level. 2. Six or more of the nine symptoms of hyperactivity impulsively have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level. 3. Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattent ...
MH Listings Section A
... 12.10 Autism spectrum disorder (formerly Autistic disorder and other pervasive developmental disorder) Characterized by: qualitative deficits in the development of reciprocal social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and symbolic or imaginative activity; restricted repetitive ...
... 12.10 Autism spectrum disorder (formerly Autistic disorder and other pervasive developmental disorder) Characterized by: qualitative deficits in the development of reciprocal social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and symbolic or imaginative activity; restricted repetitive ...
Guidelines
... Statistical Manual (DSM-5) as part of autism spectrum disorders: hypersensitivity and hypo-sensitivity. Attention/Memory/Learning Attention is an aspect of mental control that involves the ability to maintain alertness, to focus selectively, and to shift focus as needed. In general, memory refers t ...
... Statistical Manual (DSM-5) as part of autism spectrum disorders: hypersensitivity and hypo-sensitivity. Attention/Memory/Learning Attention is an aspect of mental control that involves the ability to maintain alertness, to focus selectively, and to shift focus as needed. In general, memory refers t ...
11/4/2013 1 DSM-5 The Bigger Picture
... Social Communication and Interaction Restrictive Repetitive Behaviors ...
... Social Communication and Interaction Restrictive Repetitive Behaviors ...
MEFS DERS descriptions
... About the Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS) The Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS )provides a brief, reliable, valid, inexpensive, and easily administered direct behavioral measure of executive functions starting at age 2 and extending to age 12. The test assesses the cognitive capabi ...
... About the Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS) The Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS )provides a brief, reliable, valid, inexpensive, and easily administered direct behavioral measure of executive functions starting at age 2 and extending to age 12. The test assesses the cognitive capabi ...
Lower activation in the right frontoparietal network during a counting
... one participant from the control group was not included in the final sample. A urine toxicology test was done to rule out cocaine consumption, which ensured a minimum period of abstinence of over 2/4 days (Vearrier et al., 2010) prior to fMRI data acquisition, as with any urine test done at the clini ...
... one participant from the control group was not included in the final sample. A urine toxicology test was done to rule out cocaine consumption, which ensured a minimum period of abstinence of over 2/4 days (Vearrier et al., 2010) prior to fMRI data acquisition, as with any urine test done at the clini ...
From Assessment to Treatment: Developing a
... helping their child with the problems that have led them to seek assessment. Treatments are designed to positively influence symptoms, not change diagnoses. As Dr. Anastopoulos and colleagues pointed out in the last issue of ATTENTION!®, a comprehensive assessment is not only thorough but geared tow ...
... helping their child with the problems that have led them to seek assessment. Treatments are designed to positively influence symptoms, not change diagnoses. As Dr. Anastopoulos and colleagues pointed out in the last issue of ATTENTION!®, a comprehensive assessment is not only thorough but geared tow ...
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... The functional mechanism by which the risk allele contributes to aetiology also remains to be determined. Williams and colleagues (13) examined genotype and lymphoblastoid expression data from the GeneVar database and identified that rs1344706 was significantly associated with expression of ZNF804A ...
... The functional mechanism by which the risk allele contributes to aetiology also remains to be determined. Williams and colleagues (13) examined genotype and lymphoblastoid expression data from the GeneVar database and identified that rs1344706 was significantly associated with expression of ZNF804A ...
Towards an integrated theory on adult ADHD and Substance Abuse
... Several studies in ADHD in childhood and adolescence have shown structural cerebellar impairment . Indeed, the most marked neuroanatomical anomaly in ADHD has been described in the cerebellum,with volume changes more marked than in the prefrontal cortex (Castellanos et al. 2002). In children, reduct ...
... Several studies in ADHD in childhood and adolescence have shown structural cerebellar impairment . Indeed, the most marked neuroanatomical anomaly in ADHD has been described in the cerebellum,with volume changes more marked than in the prefrontal cortex (Castellanos et al. 2002). In children, reduct ...
Research Paper 2013
... consequentially the delay of intervening) for children whose symptoms do not fully manifest until social demands increase. Criterion B includes restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities and at least two symptoms must be present in the individual. The most notable change wi ...
... consequentially the delay of intervening) for children whose symptoms do not fully manifest until social demands increase. Criterion B includes restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities and at least two symptoms must be present in the individual. The most notable change wi ...
Executive function and PTSD: Disengaging from trauma Robin L. Aupperle
... “.It implies withdrawal from some things in order to deal effectively with others.” In the modern world of neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, there are many disagreements about distinct and common definitions of attention, working memory, and executive function. For the purposes of this manu ...
... “.It implies withdrawal from some things in order to deal effectively with others.” In the modern world of neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, there are many disagreements about distinct and common definitions of attention, working memory, and executive function. For the purposes of this manu ...
Defining Psychological Disorders
... Key Takeaways – More psychologists are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorder than in any other endeavor, and those tasks are probably the most important psychologists face. – The impact on people with psychological disorder comes both from the disease itself and from the ...
... Key Takeaways – More psychologists are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorder than in any other endeavor, and those tasks are probably the most important psychologists face. – The impact on people with psychological disorder comes both from the disease itself and from the ...
Types of Schizophrenia
... This may be due to greater acceptance or work opportunities available in third world communities. This has important implications for social policy. ...
... This may be due to greater acceptance or work opportunities available in third world communities. This has important implications for social policy. ...
Gonzaga University - International Journal of Special Education
... include: 1) often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities, 2) often has difficulty sustaining attention in task or play activities, 3) often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly, 4) often does not follow through on instr ...
... include: 1) often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities, 2) often has difficulty sustaining attention in task or play activities, 3) often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly, 4) often does not follow through on instr ...
the relationship between depression and cognitive deficits
... during remission may also play a critical role in increasing the individual’s vulnerability for the first onset, maintenance and future recurrence of depressive episodes (Gotlib et al. 2010, Kessing et al. 2001). Cognitive symptoms, such as difficulty making decisions and poor concentration, are inc ...
... during remission may also play a critical role in increasing the individual’s vulnerability for the first onset, maintenance and future recurrence of depressive episodes (Gotlib et al. 2010, Kessing et al. 2001). Cognitive symptoms, such as difficulty making decisions and poor concentration, are inc ...