Abstract Objective: To examine the distribution of parent- and teacher-rated ADHD symptoms in a Turkish community sample to identify children at high risk for ADHD and to explore the psychosocial correlates of these high-risk children. Method:An 18-item SNAP-IV (Swanson, Nolan,…
The relationship between motor coordination and social behavior problems in adolescents with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder ABSTRACT: Objective: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental childhood disorders and 30-50% of individuals with ADHD are reported to also have…
Abstract Biochemical and genetic studies of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) suggest that regulation of catecholamine neurotransmission is a key factor in the aetiology of the disorder. In particular, it is postulated that an underactive dopamine system is associated with…
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…
Objective: To investigate the interaction of treatment-related hemodynamic changes with genotype status for Synaptosomal associated protein 25 (SNAP-25) gene in participants with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on and off single dose short-acting methylphenidate treatment with functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)….
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. The present study aimed to determine the factors predictive of social…
ABSTRACT The paper emphasizes the characteristics of ADHD in school children, adolescents, adults, presenting the most important problems occurring during each age. At the same time, the paper presents a study with school population and also with adult population, done…
Commentary on: “CHILD PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION: CONCEPTS, FINDINGS, CHALLENGES & POTENTIAL” by Sir Michael Rutter Mothers may be among the best diagnosticians of developmental and behavioral problems in young children. If not for the positive predictive power of the mother’s…