Cortical Thickness in Young Treatment-Naive Children With ADHD
Conclusion: These findings have implications for the developmental trajectory of the frontal lobe in ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - October 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yang, X.-R., Carrey, N., Bernier, D., MacMaster, F. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Oxidative Stress and ADHD: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: These results are preliminary given the small number of studies. They suggest that patients with ADHD have normal levels of antioxidant production, but that their response to oxidative stress is insufficient, leading to oxidative damage. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - October 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joseph, N., Zhang-James, Y., Perl, A., Faraone, S. V. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research

Social Communication Is Predicted by Inhibitory Ability and ADHD Traits in Preschool-Aged Children: A Mediation Model
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that social communication difficulties in some young children are a downstream consequence of hyperactive-impulsive behaviors that arise from poorly developed inhibitory control. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rints, A., McAuley, T., Nilsen, E. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation in ADHD Assessed Using a Unique Profile of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL): Replication in an Italian Study
Conclusion: The findings replicate previous results highlighting the utility of the CBCL as a means of identifying DESR in children with ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Donfrancesco, R., Innocenzi, M., Marano, A., Biederman, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

A Componential Analysis of Visual Attention in Children With ADHD
Conclusion:The results of this study lend support to the notion of differential impairment of attentional functions in children with ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: McAvinue, L. P., Vangkilde, S., Johnson, K. A., Habekost, T., Kyllingsbaek, S., Bundesen, C., Robertson, I. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Friendship Characteristics of Children With ADHD
Conclusion: While children with ADHD differ from comparison children in the above friendship characteristics, it is promising that they still fall within the average range for the number of corroborated friendships and they demonstrate adequate stability in their friendships. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Marton, I., Wiener, J., Rogers, M., Moore, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Attachment Competences in Children With ADHD During the Social-Skills Training and Attachment (SOSTRA) Randomized Clinical Trial
Conclusion: The experimental treatment does not seem to affect attachment competences compared with standard treatment alone. Children in the SOSTRA trial improved their attachment competences significantly at 6-month follow-up. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Storebo, O. J., Skoog, M., Rasmussen, P. D., Winkel, P., Gluud, C., Pedersen, J., Thomsen, P. H., Simonsen, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Predominantly Inattentive Type of ADHD Is Associated With Social Anxiety Disorder
Conclusion: We have found high ADHD comorbidity in patients with SAD. Presence of comorbid ADHD was associated with increased severity, functional impairment, and BD comorbidity. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Koyuncu, A., Ertekin, E., Yuksel, C., Aslantas Ertekin, B., Celebi, F., Binbay, Z., Tukel, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

A Review of Peer Relationships and Friendships in Youth With ADHD
Discussion: Background information regarding peer relationship difficulties and specific social skills deficits of youth with ADHD is reviewed and current social skills and friendship intervention programs are examined. Future directions also are provided. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gardner, D. M., Gerdes, A. C. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research

Parenting Interventions for ADHD: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: These findings support clinical practice guidelines and suggest that parenting interventions are effective. There is a need to ensure the availability of parenting interventions in community settings. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - September 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Coates, J., Taylor, J. A., Sayal, K. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research

Are ASD and ADHD a Continuum? A Comparison of Pathophysiological Similarities Between the Disorders
Conclusion: ASD and ADHD share a number of features and pathophysiological conditions, which suggests that the two disorders may be a continuum and have a common origin. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - August 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kern, J. K., Geier, D. A., Sykes, L. K., Geier, M. R., Deth, R. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Jitter Reduces Response-Time Variability in ADHD: An Ex-Gaussian Analysis
Conclusion: Jitter may provide a nonpharmacologic mechanism to facilitate readiness to respond and reduce lapses from sustained (controlled) performance. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - August 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lee, R. W. Y., Jacobson, L. A., Pritchard, A. E., Ryan, M. S., Yu, Q., Denckla, M. B., Mostofsky, S., Mahone, E. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Emotional Impulsivity and Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties Among Children With ADHD: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Conclusion: Overall, this study demonstrated the utility of EMA-based assessments and suggested that emotional impulsivity may play an important role in the emotional and behavioral functioning of children with ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - August 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rosen, P. J., Factor, P. I. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

ADHD: Auditory and Visual Stimuli in Automatic and Controlled Processes
Conclusion: Results were discussed in terms of a deficit in automaticity process. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - August 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fabio, R. A., Castriciano, C., Rondanini, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Sex Differences in Attentional Performance in a Clinical Sample With ADHD of the Combined Subtype
Conclusion: These results indicate that deficits in various attentional domains are a robust component of ADHD in males and females. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - August 4, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gunther, T., Knospe, E. L., Herpertz-Dahlmann, B., Konrad, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research