Evaluation of the Duration of Action and Comparative Effectiveness of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate and Behavioral Treatment in Youth With ADHD in a Quasi-Naturalistic Setting
Conclusion: MED and COM separated from BEH at 3 hr post dose, and sustained benefit was observed across the day for two of three measures. BEH appears to have an additive effect, extending the duration of frustration tolerance. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - June 16, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Manos, M. J., Caserta, D. A., Short, E. J., Raleigh, K. L., Giuliano, K. C., Pucci, N. C., Frazier, T. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Variations in Physician Attitudes Regarding ADHD and Their Association With Prescribing Practices
Conclusion: Differences in physician perceptions of the severity of ADHD symptoms and in their emphasis on parental concerns about side effects may help explain variations in ADHD psychostimulant prescription patterns. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - June 16, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sheldrick, R. C., Leslie, L. K., Rodday, A. M., Parsons, S. K., Saunders, T. S., Wong, J. B. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research
Drug Holidays From ADHD Medication: International Experience Over the Past Four Decades
Conclusion: Drug holidays from ADHD medication could be a useful tool with multiple purposes: assessment, management, prevention, and negotiation. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - June 16, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ibrahim, K., Donyai, P. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research
The Role of Parental Education in the Relation Between ADHD Symptoms and Executive Functions in Children
Conclusion: This suggests that the EF pathway in contemporary multiple pathway models of ADHD etiology may be particularly relevant in higher SES parts of the population. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tillman, C., Granvald, V. Tags: Research Brief Source Type: research
The Joint Effect of Bilingualism and ADHD on Executive Functions
Conclusion: Bilingualism might prove to be an added burden for adults with ADHD, leading to reduced EF abilities. Alternatively, the current findings might be ascribed to over- or under-diagnosis of ADHD due to cultural differences between groups. These issues should be pursued in future research. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mor, B., Yitzhaki-Amsalem, S., Prior, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Differential Effect of Cognitive Training on Executive Functions and Reading Abilities in Children With ADHD and in Children With ADHD Comorbid With Reading Difficulties
The comorbidity of ADHD and reading difficulties (ADHD + RD) is believed to be a disability distinct from ADHD alone, with unique challenges faced by individuals suffering from one disability versus the other. We aimed to examine the differential effect of 8 weeks of cognitive training on reading abilities and on executive functions, through use of the Wisconsin task, in children with ADHD and in children with ADHD + RD. Greater impairments in reading and executive functions, especially in speed of processing, were found in the comorbid group at baseline. The comorbid group showed greater improvements in most measures afte...
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Horowitz-Kraus, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Executive Functioning in Children and Adolescents With Symptoms of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and ADHD
Conclusion: The SCT and ADHD-I symptoms independently promote executive deficits. Children with ADHD-I symptoms showed deficits in most areas of the EF. Deficits in inhibition and initiative are unique to inattention. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Araujo Jimenez, E. A., Jane Ballabriga, M. C., Bonillo Martin, A., Arrufat, F. J., Serra Giacobo, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Longitudinal Examination of the Developmental Executive Function Hierarchy in Children With Externalizing Behavior Problems
Conclusions: These findings support the hypotheses that EFs develop hierarchically and that EF deficits in ADHD are more prominent in actively developing EFs. They also emphasize ADHD as a developmental disorder. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tillman, C., Brocki, K. C., Sorensen, L., Lundervold, A. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Childhood Executive Function Inventory: Confirmatory Factor Analyses and Cross-Cultural Clinical Validity in a Sample of 8- to 11-Year-Old Children
Conclusion: The CHEXI can be considered as a valuable screening measure for ADHD in children, but the cross-cultural clinical implications of ratings have to be considered. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Catale, C., Meulemans, T., Thorell, L. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning-Preschool (BRIEF-P) Applied to Teachers: Psychometric Properties and Usefulness for Disruptive Disorders in 3-Year-Old Preschoolers
Conclusion: The BRIEF-P may be useful in the identification of preschool children, specifically those with ADHD, who might have a dysfunction in executive functioning. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ezpeleta, L., Granero, R., Penelo, E., de la Osa, N., Domenech, J. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
How Informative Is the CANTAB to Assess Executive Functioning in Children With ADHD? A Controlled Study
Conclusion: These CANTAB results are highly congruent with those reported in studies using traditional neuropsychological testing batteries, supporting the utility of the CANTAB to assess neuropsychological deficits in children with ADHD in clinical and research settings. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fried, R., Hirshfeld-Becker, D., Petty, C., Batchelder, H., Biederman, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
An Integrated Model of Executive Functioning is Helpful for Understanding ADHD and Associated Disorders
Conclusion: The present study describes different cognitive profiles in children with ADHD with or without comorbid disorders using neuropsychological EF measures. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - May 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Crippa, A., Marzocchi, G. M., Piroddi, C., Besana, D., Giribone, S., Vio, C., Maschietto, D., Fornaro, E., Repossi, S., Sora, M. L. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research
Randomized Feedback About Diagnosis Influences Statistical and Clinical Significance of Self-Report ADHD Assessment in Adults
Conclusion: Patient beliefs prior to a diagnostic screening can influence ASRS self-report ratings. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Privitera, G. J., Agnello, J. E., Walters, S. A., Bender, S. L. Tags: Research to Practice Source Type: research
Attachment and Autonomy Problems in Adults With ADHD
Conclusion: Attachment and autonomy problems do exist in adults with ADHD and contribute negatively to their psychological functioning. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Koemans, R. G., van Vroenhoven, S., Karreman, A., Bekker, M. H. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Perceived Stress and ADHD Symptoms in Adults
Conclusion: ADHD symptoms positively associated with perceived stress. Inattention and sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT), as opposed to hyperactivity-impulsivity and newly proposed executive dysfunction symptoms, were the most consistent predictors. These findings reinforce that the experience of ADHD symptoms in adulthood is associated with stress and suggest that SCT could play an important role in assessing risk for negative adult outcomes. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Combs, M. A., Canu, W. H., Broman-Fulks, J. J., Rocheleau, C. A., Nieman, D. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
