A5044152128- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Sleep and related disorders
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Disability Education and Employment
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Mind wandering and attention
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
University of California, Irvine
2009-2023
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
2014-2023
This is one of the first studies to examine structural brain anatomy and connectivity associated with an ADHD diagnosis child as well adult symptoms in young adults. It was hypothesized that particular childhood symptoms, are widespread changes macro- microstructure, which can be used develop a morphometric biomarker for ADHD.Voxel-wise linear regression models were diffusion-weighted MRI data 72 participants (31 adults 41 controls without ADHD) relation number self-reported...
Whereas the smoking prevalence rates in general population are declining, among people diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to be elevated. Previous research has shown that nicotine may improve attention and mood, suggesting help ameliorate attentional emotional problems associated ADHD. The present study examined effects of without stimulant medication on ADHD symptoms, moods, arousal everyday lives smokers A total 10 who were being treated asked abstain...
The aim of the study was to test self-medication hypothesis by examining effects nicotine in everyday lives smokers and nonsmokers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fifty-two adults ADHD (25 abstinent 27 nonsmokers) participated a double-blind placebo controlled one patch condition counterbalanced order. Each continued for two consecutive days which patches were administered each morning. on symptoms, moods, side assessed electronic diaries. Cardiovascular activity...
Individuals with ADHD often report sleep problems. Though most studies on and examined children or nonclinically diagnosed adults, the present study specifically examines nonmedicated adults to determine whether inattentive hyperactive-impulsive symptoms are associated problems.A total of 22 assessed a DSM-IV-based interview Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).The number indicate positive correlation duration, habitual efficiency, global PSQI score. No significant associations found between...
Anxiety is a frequent comorbidity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Physical exercise low cost and easy-to-access intervention therapeutic benefits for reducing anxiety adults adolescents. There are currently no randomized controlled trials on the feasibility efficacy of physical to reduce younger ASD. 148 (6–12 years old) ASD were into clinical trial evaluate an 8-week protocol designed specifically Participants group (N = 76) or sedentary activity LEGO/Minecraft 72). Both...
Cortico-limbic brain activity associated with anger may be susceptible to nicotine and, thus, contribute smoking initiation and addiction. The purpose of the study was identify regions that are most reactive show greatest association task performance. Twenty adult nonsmokers (9 women, 11 men) participated in two laboratory sessions assess metabolism fluoro deoxy-glucose Positron Emission Topography (FDG-PET) response placebo patches during an provocation task. Outcome variables for were...
Anxiety is a common comorbidity for individuals with ASD, and there some preliminary data about the efficacy of physical exercise to alleviate anxiety. However, we are not aware any studies that have compared effects program on anxiety in underserved children ASD using randomized controlled research design. This paper describes method evaluate compare an 8-week intervention sedentary play young autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from backgrounds. We assessed its symptoms parent-rated Child...
Many autistic young adults may struggle to progress further education or employment after high school, highlighting the need for tailored career development programs. If provided with proper resources and support, obstacles faced by youth in pursuing post-secondary activities decrease.This pilot study aimed examine feasibility preliminary efficacy of a brief program consisting strengths challenges intervention paired 12-week workshop intervention.We studied participants' changes confidence...
Objective: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with an increased smoking prevalence and impairments in executive function, which may negatively affect the validity of self-reported rates. This study compares utility salivary cotinine adult smokers nonsmokers without ADHD. Methods: Participants (N = 82) were ADHD (n 35 n 47 controls) from observational study. Odds ratios (ORs) for accuracy compared to calculated using diagnosis (ADHD vs. control), gender, age,...
Background: Many autistic young adults may find it difficult to progress further education or employment after high school, which highlights the need for tailored career development programs. If provided with proper resources and support, obstacles faced by youth in pursuing post-secondary activities decrease.Aims: The purpose of this pilot study was examine efficacy a brief program consisting strengths challenges intervention paired 12-week workshop intervention.Methods Procedures: We...