A5003945202- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
University of Milan
2020-2025
University of Milano-Bicocca
2019-2025
University College London
2020-2024
Ospedale San Paolo
2020-2021
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Santi Paolo e Carlo
2020
Background Alexithymia, a personality trait characterised by difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions, may contribute to the onset clinical presentation of functional motor disorders (FMDs), although this association remains underexplored. Methods From Italian Registry FMDs, we selected individuals recruited between November 2011 January 2023, diagnosed with FMD according Gupta Lang criteria assessed for various neurological psychological features validated rating scales. The main...
Introduction: Since February 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 spread to several countries worldwide, including Italy. In this study, we aimed assess psychopathological impact pandemic across general population Lombardy, most affected Italian region, and compare prevalence psychiatric symptoms between public healthcare workers. Methods: Four hundred thirty-two participants completed an online survey including: Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale−21 items (DASS-21), Impact Event Scale—Revised...
To explore the prevalence of symptoms anxiety and depression, along with PTSD- ED-related symptoms, across a sample patients Eating Disorders (EDs) compared to group healthy controls (HC) during lockdown period in Italy; assess whether patients' reported aforementioned psychiatric improved, remained stable or worsened easing measures.t0 assessment (during lockdown): 59 ED 43 HC completed an online survey, including Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale-21 items (DASS-21), Impact Event...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate differences in mu‐wave modulation individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disabilities compared a group neurotypical controls (NT). Thirty autistic and 30 NT underwent an EEG recording while watching short videos depicting goal‐oriented action filmed from fixed position, zooming on the scene, approaching scene by means steadycam. Then, participants rating task evaluate their subjective viewing...
The understanding of eating disorders is hindered by the lack integration between existing psychosocial and neurobiological approaches. We address this problem developing a novel transdiagnostic computational approach to restriction decisions. first validated paradigm which extends an established monetary risk task involve body stimuli with values. used advanced behavioral data analysis large (total
Abstract There is a growing interest in the relationship between autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and eating (EDs), two relatively common conditions lying on from mild to severe clinical features. However, only limited data are available about pathological behaviors throughout adults autistic spectrum. The aim of present study assess dysfunctional behaviors, including EDs manifestations ASDs‐related disturbances, population with ASDs without intellectual disabilities. We recruited 106...
Functional neurological disorders (FNDs) and autism spectrum (ASDs) share common features in terms of deficits emotion regulation recognition, sensory sensitivity, proprioception interoception. Nevertheless, few studies have assessed their overlap. We recruited 21 patients with FNDs, 30 individuals ASDs without intellectual disabilities 45 neurotypical adults (NA). Participants completed: the Autism Quotient (AQ); Ritvo Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R); a questionnaire assessing...
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and functional neurological (FNDs) share some clinical characteristics such as alexithymia, sensory sensitivity interoceptive issues. Recent evidence shows that both the present symptoms compatible with a diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS/HSD), heterogeneous group heritable connective tissue characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, fragility. Here we compared prevalence hEDS/HSD-related in patients FNDs, people ASDs...
The observation that people with schizophrenia misattribute the source of their own actions has led to hypothesis they suffer from altered sensorimotor processes underlying sense agency. Furthermore, rubber hand studies suggest an abnormal experience embodiment in schizophrenia. However, this latter finding is based on a procedure elicits ownership sensations for fake by visuo-tactile stimulation, leaving agency subcomponent relatively untouched. By using visuo-motor version illusion able...
Abstract Purpose To explore the recalled experience of pregnancy and motherhood in women diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) without intellectual disabilities, focusing on sensory perceptions mood. Methods We retrospectively evaluated, through an ad-hoc structured interview, sensitivity during pre-partum, peri-partum, post-partum thirty-three mothers ASD thirty-two neurotypical mothers. Participants also underwent a psychometric assessment about autistic traits, general...
Abstract Purpose It has been widely shown that dissociative features might play a fundamental role in producing body image distortions patients affected by eating disorders. Here, we hypothesize the Mirror Gazing Test (MGT), task consisting mirror exposure condition of sensory deprivation, would elicit symptoms group with anorexia nervosa (AN). Methods Fourteen AN and fourteen healthy controls (HC) underwent 10 min MGT completed Strange Face Questionnaire short version Clinician-Administered...
The relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), considering the dimensions of narcissistic grandiosity vulnerability, represents an important differential diagnosis potential ground comorbidity, since both conditions show high grades pervasiveness, a life-long course, ego-syntonic traits, difficulties in building up sustaining interpersonal relationships Although co-diagnosis rates, according to categorical criteria use, are limited...
Abstract Purpose The relationship between autistic traits and eating disturbances has been given considerable attention over the last decades. rise of a dimensional approach to psychopathology expanded way we think about autism, acknowledging that subthreshold manifestations span across general population are more pronounced in psychiatric patients. Here investigated prevalence disorders its potential with sensory sensitivity group patients who were referred for first time mental health...
To explore potential alterations of the Body Schema, implicit sensorimotor representation one's own body, in patients with Functional Movement Disorders (FMD, Motor Conversion Disorders), characterized by neurological symptoms altered voluntary motor function that cannot be explained typical medical conditions. This investigation is prompted dissociation from their reportedly intact sense ownership. 10 FMD and 11 healthy controls (HC) underwent Forearm Bisection Task, aimed at assessing...
Introduction In recent decades, there has been extensive research on the association between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Eating (ED), as well existence of sensory sensitivity alterations in both diagnostic groups. Objectives The present study aimed to examine presence autistic traits a sample adult women diagnosed with different ED, concurrent role their eating disorder symptomatology autism-related behaviours. Methods Seventy-five ED completed Attitude Test (EAT-26), Quotient (AQ),...