Parent-Reported Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children with Intermittent Exotropia before and after Strabismus Surgery

Objective: This study made a preliminary exploration of the efficacy of physically-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and deep relaxation for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: ADHD behavior and cognitive functions were assessed by test D2 and Conner’s scale before and after a one-year physically-based training program. The reliability of test scores was assessed by repeat testing of a control group (CG) of 10 students who did not have ADHD. Children (10 per group) with ADHD were assigned to physically-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and deep relaxation (E1) or physically-based cognitive-behavioral alone (E2). Results: After 52 weeks of treatment, an intra-group comparison showed that E1 and E2 had improved their scores on the test D2, whereas CG showed no significant change. In addition, most participants with ADHD showed a remarkable improvement in their attentional behavior, with group E1 responding better to treatment than group E2. Conclusions: Physically-based cognitive behavioral therapy appears to improve function and social competence in children with ADHD, and should be recommended as an alternative or supplement to pharmaceutical treatment.

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Medication Effects on EEG Biomarkers in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Clinical EEG and Neuroscience ◽

10.1177/1550059416675232 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 246-250 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Havva Nuket Isiten ◽

Merve Cebi ◽

Bernis Sutcubasi Kaya ◽

Baris Metin ◽

Nevzat Tarhan

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Clinical Status ◽

Quantitative Eeg ◽

Theta Power ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Medication Effects ◽

Beta Power ◽

Before And After ◽

Medication Status

EEG biomarkers have become increasingly used to aid in diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Despite several studies suggesting that EEG theta/beta ratio may help discriminating ADHD from other disorders, the effect of medications on theta/beta ratio is not known. Forty-three children with ADHD that were evaluated with quantitative EEG before and after methylphenidate were included in the study. Theta/beta ratio, theta and beta powers for whole brain, central, and frontal areas were calculated. Theta/beta power decreased significantly after treatment; however, this change was largely due to an increase in beta power, rather than a fall in theta power. The results suggest that beta power is sensitive to medication effects, while theta power remains as a trait biomarker unaffected by medication status. The value of EEG biomarkers for monitoring neuropsychological performance and clinical status should be explored by future studies.

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Electroencephalographic Activity Before and After Cognitive Effort in Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Clinical EEG and Neuroscience ◽

10.1177/1550059414553244 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 46 (2) ◽

pp. 88-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Inez Buyck ◽

Jan R. Wiersema

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Cognitive Effort ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Before And After ◽

Electroencephalographic Activity

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Efficacy of parent information sessions for understanding Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder children

10.14293/s2199-1006.1.sor-.ppkmchm.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Benjamin Pearcy ◽

Parma Barbaro ◽

Nathan Adey ◽

Lee-Ann Bamess ◽

Stephanie Curtis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Sensory Processing ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

Treatment Approach ◽

Children With Adhd ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Efficacious Treatment ◽

Before And After ◽

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders

Background: The Complex Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) conduct caregiver information sessions across a number of different topics throughout each year. The aim of these workshops is to help caregivers better understand and relate to their child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The four workshops cover different topics related to ADHD, and are facilitated by related disciplines. The topics covered include; understanding your childs behaviour, family self-care and stress management, Social connectedness and communication, sensory processing and ADHD. Objective: To assess the efficacy of the caregiver information workshops on caregiver belief in their understanding, use of strategies, and resources, to help their child with ADHD. Method: Caregivers who had children with or previously with the CAHDS service were invited to attend workshops held throughout the year. Caregivers complete a feedback survey before and after the session, and the results were compared. Data was collected from 2016 to 2019. Results: For each of the workshop topics, caregivers reported a weak to moderate improvement in their understanding, strategies, and resources for helping their children with ADHD. Significance and sampling issues are discussed. Conclusions : Information sessions for caregivers present as an efficacious treatment approach in the understanding and support of children with ADHD.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: binding of [99mTc]TRODAT-1 to the dopamine transporter before and after methylphenidate treatment

European Journal of Nuclear Medicine ◽

10.1007/s002590000330 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 27 (10) ◽

pp. 1518-1524 ◽

Cited By ~ 198

Author(s):

S. Dresel ◽

J. Krause ◽

K.-H. Krause ◽

C. LaFougere ◽

K. Brinkbäumer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Dopamine Transporter ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Before And After

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Individual Behavioral Reactions in the Context of Food Sensitivities in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder before and after an Oligoantigenic Diet

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13082598 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 2598

Author(s):

Elena Yorgidis ◽

Lisa Beiner ◽

Nicola Blazynski ◽

Katja Schneider-Momm ◽

Hans-Willi Clement ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Food Challenge ◽

Elimination Diet ◽

Adhd Symptoms ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Food Sensitivity ◽

Before And After ◽

Influence Of Food ◽

The Individual

The influence of food intake on behavior problems of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was already described in the early 20th century. Eliminating food components by using the Oligoantigenic Diet (OD) leads to reduction of ADHD symptoms for more than two-thirds of patients. The aim of our study was to reveal how to identify foods having an impact on ADHD symptomatology. Therefore, 28 children with ADHD participating in this uncontrolled, open trial were examined before and after a restricted elimination diet. They kept a daily 24-h recall nutrition and behavior journal and filled out the abbreviated Conners’ scale (ACS) to identify foods which increased ADHD symptoms. The study was completed by 16 children (13 m/3 f). After four weeks of elimination diet the individual food sensitivities were identified in a reintroduction phase. A repetitive increase of ADHD symptoms by at least two points in ACS after food introduction hints at food sensitivity. Twenty-seven food sensitivity reactions were identified. Most of the participants were sensitive to more than one food. Food intolerances could not be identified without preceding OD. The combination of OD and subsequent food challenge appears as a valid method to identify individual food sensitivity in ADHD.

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