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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Orit Stolar, Ariela Hazan, Roni Enten Vissoker, Ibrahim Abu Kishk, Dana Barchel, Mirit Lezinger, Adi Dagan, Nir Treves, David Meiri, Matitiahu Berkovitch, Elkana Kohn, Eli Heyman
Summary: This study aimed to assess the safety of CBD-rich oil treatment in children and adolescents with ASD. The results of analyzing data from 59 participants showed that CBD-rich cannabis oil had a good safety profile and did not cause significant side effects in the short term. However, further long-term monitoring with a larger number of participants is needed.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Julie Bang Hansen, Niels Bilenberg, Clara Amalie Gade Timmermann, Richard Christian Jensen, Hanne Frederiksen, Anna-Maria Andersson, Henriette Boye Kyhl, Tina Kold Jensen
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between in utero exposure to BPA and symptoms of ADHD and ASD in 2 and 5-year old Danish children. The results showed that there were no associations between maternal BPA exposure and ASD at age 2 years or ADHD at age 5 years, but a potential link between BPA exposure and ASD symptoms in 5-year old children, especially girls, was found.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Saeid Sadeghi, Hamid Reza Pouretemad, Serge Brand
Summary: Having a toddler with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging for parents and may negatively impact their mental health. This study found that the severity of toddlers' ASD symptoms was associated with parents' decreased cognitive control and cognitive flexibility, as well as increased depressive symptoms.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sanne J. M. Kuijper, Catharina A. Hartman, Petra Hendriks
Summary: This study found that children experience difficulties in interpreting object pronouns, with performance being associated with theory of mind and inhibition but not working memory. The difficulties with pronoun interpretation were similar across Dutch-speaking children with ASD, ADHD, and typically developing children.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Developmental
Kate Stephens, Rachel O'Loughlin, Jessica L. Green, Vicki Anderson, Nicole Rinehart, Jan M. Nicholson, Philip Hazell, Timothy J. Silk, Daryl Efron, Emma Sciberras
Summary: This study found that in children with ADHD, repetitive and stereotyped behaviors were associated with emotional and conduct problems, as well as poorer quality of life, while reciprocal social interaction deficits were associated with peer problems.
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
(2021)
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Psychology, Developmental
Ellen C. C. Masters, Kevin M. M. Antshel, Wendy R. R. Kates, Natalie Russo
Summary: Sensory sensitivity is a unique predictor of autistic traits in children and adolescents with autism, even after controlling for ADHD symptoms, age, IQ, and sex.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Veronica Scarselli, Melania Martucci, Maria Novelli, Serena Galosi, Maria Romani, Carla Sogos
Summary: Comorbidity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common and may be related to shared etiological mechanisms and genetic susceptibility. This article discusses the case of a 9-year-old boy with abnormal sustained posture of the upper limbs, as well as hallucinations, obsessive thoughts, and attentional lability. The importance of a complete diagnostic assessment and considering the overlap diagnosis of ADHD and Autism is highlighted.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Andrew Stickley, Aya Shirama, Shingo Kitamura, Yoko Kamio, Hidetoshi Takahashi, Aya Saito, Hideyuki Haraguchi, Hirokazu Kumazaki, Kazuo Mishima, Tomiki Sumiyoshi
Summary: The study found that children with comorbid ADHD symptoms and autistic traits may have more severe sleep problems, with higher risk of sleep problems compared to children with only ADHD symptoms.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Laura Gisbert Gustemps, Jorge Lugo Marin, Imanol Setien Ramos, Pol Ibanez Jimenez, Odile Romero Santo-Tomas, Maria Jose Jurado Luque, Pura Ballester Navarro, Antoni Esteve Cruella, Emiliano Diez Villoria, Ricardo Canal Bedia, Josep Antoni Ramos Quiroga
Summary: This study explored the relationship between sleep disturbances, subjective measures of executive function, and psychiatric pathology in individuals with ASD. It found a significant association between sleep disturbances and psychiatric symptoms, with more severe sleep disturbances predicting greater psychiatric pathology in both age groups. No significant association was found with executive function in any group.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yurika Tsuji, Shu Imaizumi, Masumi Sugawara, Arata Oiji
Summary: Sensory symptoms are common in individuals with ASD, and the suffering due to these symptoms mediates the relationship between sensory symptoms and internalizing problems. Therefore, a support system specifically targeting the reduction of suffering caused by sensory symptoms is necessary, especially for students in regular classes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
L. Dell'Osso, G. Amatori, G. Massimetti, B. Nardi, D. Gravina, F. Benedetti, C. Bonelli, M. Luciano, I. Berardelli, N. Brondino, M. De Gregorio, G. Deste, M. Nola, A. Reitano, M. R. A. Muscatello, M. Pompili, P. Politi, A. Vita, C. Carmassi, M. Maj
Summary: This study reveals a strong correlation between the autism spectrum and catatonia, particularly in terms of sensory reactivity, communication abilities, restricted interests, and adherence to routines.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Eberhard David, Billstedt Eva, Gillberg Christopher
Summary: Missed cases of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) within adult psychiatry services have attracted increasing attention. This study found that almost two thirds of first-time attenders at an adult psychiatry clinic met criteria for ADHD or ASD. Most of the patients with NDD had not been diagnosed in childhood. The results underscore the importance of screening for NDD in adult psychiatric services.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sigrun Thorsteinsdottir, Annemarie Olsen, Anna S. Olafsdottir
Summary: Parents play a crucial role in shaping children's eating habits. The study found that children with neurodevelopmental disorders consumed fewer food items and more unhealthy foods than those without ND. Additionally, children of fussy eating parents tended to have similar eating habits. Further research is needed to explore the complex relationships between parents' impact on children's eating behavior and possible reciprocal influences.
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Psychology, Developmental
Rowena Ng, Kimberley Heinrich, Elise Hodges
Summary: Attention measures were found to be closely associated with social impairment among patients with ADHD, with caregiver-reported hyperactivity/impulsivity being the strongest factor. On the other hand, attention problems, particularly inattention, were the main contributing factors to social impairment in patients with ASD + ADHD, while no associations were observed among those with ASD.
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Jennifer Pacheco, Marjorie A. Garvey, Christopher S. Sarampote, Elan D. Cohen, Eric R. Murphy, Stacia R. Friedman-Hill
Summary: The paper discusses the NIMH's RDoC initiative as an alternate approach to categorizing mental illnesses based on dimensions of functioning. By analyzing the NIMH portfolio and recent work, it examines how RDoC has influenced developmental research. The study also looks at grant applications focusing on ADHD, childhood irritability, and ASD to illustrate the impact of RDoC on research.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
