Abstract Objective To explore different aspects of executive function (i.e. sequencing, set shifting and mental flexibility) in children who are at high risk for schizophrenia by comparing them with normal controls. Method The high risk (HR) group consisted of 30…
We established a neuropsychological testing profile among Turkish adults presenting with ADHD controlling for general intelligence and comorbid psychiatric conditions. Adults with ADHD frequently present with comorbid conditions (e.g., mood and substance use/abuse disorders) that may have a detrimental impact on…
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the interrater reliability of the Turkish version of the Children’s Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (CY-BOCS) and to measure the clinical efficacy using a linician-rated impression scale in a clinical outpatient setting. Method: Data were collected from 19 nonmedicated…
Abstract Hemispheric asymmetries in verbal and non-verbal visual half-field tasks were studied in highly proficient Turkish– German bilinguals. Besides a typical left-hemisphere advantage in word matching for both languages, a reduced right-hemisphere advantage in face discrimination in bilinguals was found…
Bipolar Disorder and Diagnostic Course of Asperger Syndrome in an Adolescent: A Case Report Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder that is on a diagnostic continuum with autism, and falls under the category of pervasive developmental disorders. Diagnosis may…
Alterations in Social Reciprocity in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Summary Objective: Social interactions in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are inappropriate and such social problems may originate from a failure to attend to the appropriate cues of affect….
ATOMOXETINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER Summary Objective: Although it is known that stimulants for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder were quite effective and reliable, alternative treatments are also needed. The aim of this article…
DEVELOPMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE SCALE IN CHILDREN OF THE AGE GROUP OF 8-12 ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (AD/HD-QOLS) ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a scale which evaluates the Quality of Life of children with…
Objective: Our aim was to investigate the factors associated with a clinical decision to use risperidone in children and adolescents with a primary diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and to investigate autistic traits (ATs) and their influence on…
Abstract This study examined cognitive flexibility and social responsiveness in children and adolescents with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Thirty one subjects with TS were compared to 32 age-matched healthy controls. Assessments included semi-structured interviews to assess psychopathology, parent-rated Social Responsiveness Scale…