Feasibility and acceptability of an online response inhibition cognitive training program for youth with Williams syndrome.

Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder often accompanied by inhibitory difficulties. Online cognitive training programs show promise for improving cognitive functions. No such interventions have been developed for individuals with WS, but to explore the practicality of large-scale online cognitive training for this population, we must first investigate whether families of those with WS find these programs feasible and acceptable.

A randomized waitlist-controlled pilot trial of voice over Internet protocol-delivered behavior therapy for youth with chronic tic disorders.

Introduction: Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) has been shown to be efficacious for chronic tic disorders (CTDs), but utilization is limited by a lack of treatment providers and perceived financial and time burden of commuting to treatment. A promising alternative to in-person delivery is voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), allowing for remote, real-time treatment delivery to patients' homes. However, little is known about the effectiveness of VoIP for CTDs.

Parent and teacher perspectives about problem behavior in children with Williams syndrome.

Problem behavior of 52 children with Williams syndrome ages 6 to 17 years old was examined based on both parent and teacher report. Generally good inter-rater agreement was found. Common areas of problem behavior based both on parent and teacher report included attention problems, anxiety difficulties, repetitive behaviors (e.

Relations between fine motor skill and parental report of attention in young children with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is one of the most common genetic disorders presenting in approximately 1 in 3,500 live births. NF1 is a highly variable condition with a large number of complications. A common complication is neuropsychological problems, including developmental delays and learning difficulties that affect as many as 60% of patients.

Language in young children with neurofibromatosis-1: relations to functional communication, attention, and social functioning.

In this study, the language abilities of 30 children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) aged 4-6 years were examined using a standardized measure of language. Relations of language to multiple parental report measures of functional communication, social skills, and attention problems were investigated. Difficulties in core language skills were observed, and more than 1/3 of the children struggled on at least one language index.

Adaptive behavior in young children with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Neurofibromatosis-1 is the most common single gene disorder affecting 1 in 3000. In children, it is associated not only with physical features but also with attention and learning problems. Research has identified a downward shift in intellectual functioning as well, but to date, there are no published studies about the everyday adaptive behavior of children with NF1.