Publications by authors named "Jeanette Bloomfield"

Poor parental mental health and stress have been associated with children's mental disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), through social, genetic, and neurobiological pathways. To determine the strength of the associations between parental mental health and child ADHD, we conducted a set of meta-analyses to examine the association of parent mental health indicators (e.g.

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Parenting and family environment have significant impact on child development, including development of executive function, attention, and self-regulation, and may affect the risk of developmental disorders including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This paper examines the relationship of parenting and family environment factors with ADHD. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in 2014 and identified 52 longitudinal studies.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates how Tourette syndrome (TS) and its co-occurring conditions affect children's performance and experiences in school.
  • Data from a large national survey was analyzed, revealing that children with TS are more likely to have individual education plans (IEPs), experience school issues, and struggle with homework.
  • Greater severity of TS correlates with increased educational challenges, indicating a need for awareness among educators and healthcare providers to support affected children effectively.
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