Exploring the dynamics of design fluency in children with and without ADHD using artificial neural networks.

The neuropsychology of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been extensively studied, with a general focus on global performance measures of executive function. In this study, we compared how global (i.e.

Child and parent variables associated with treatment response in narcissistic youths: the role of self-blame and shame.

Introduction: this retrospective study aimed at exploring the impact of parental and youth narcissism on service utilization and response to psychotherapy.

Method: thirty-six 9-13 years-old narcissistic youths receiving a combined treatment (psychodynamic psychotherapy + parental counselling) were independently assessed for child pathological narcissism, parental narcissism, child's treatment attitude and psychiatric/ psychosocial services utilization.

Results: Parent and child narcissistic characteristics were negatively correlated with the use of OPD services.

Sensitivity of tests to assess improvement in ADHD symptomatology.

Objective: To assess which measurements best predict improvement on ADHD symptomatology after medication is given.

Methods: 147 children aged 6 to 12 years, diagnosed with ADHD, participated in a double-blind placebo controlled twoweek crossover trial of methylphenidate.

Results: There were statistically significant differences on all measures between placebo and medication.

Factor structure of the restricted academic situation scale: implications for ADHD.

Background: To study the factor structure of the Restricted Academic Situation Scale (RASS), a psychometric tool used to assess behavior in children with ADHD, 117 boys and 21 girls meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV) criteria for ADHD and aged between 6 and 12 years were recruited. Assessments were carried out before and 65 min after the administration of either a placebo or 0.

[Development of self-regulation and inhibition in children exhibiting attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD)].

Introduction: Self-regulation shares several affinities with executive functions. However, the specificity of self-regulation deficits in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains unclear. The typical child starts around the age of four to develop a self-control mechanism along with an internal language that allows the child to modulate impulsively.