A5073852053- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Language Development and Disorders
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Physical Activity and Health
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
University of Oulu
2015-2025
Oulu University Hospital
2013-2024
Google (United States)
2023
Varsinais-Suomen Sairaanhoitopiiri
2023
Finnish Veterinary Foundation
2023
JAMK University of Applied Sciences
2022
University of Helsinki
2007
Broad Institute
2007
Public Health Institute
2007
Imperial College London
2007
To prospectively investigate the association and directionality between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms obesity from childhood to adolescence in general population. We examined whether obesogenic behaviors, namely, physical inactivity binge eating, underlie potential ADHD symptom-obesity association. explored conduct (CD) are related adolescent obesity/physical inactivity.At 7 8 years (n = 8,106), teachers reported CD symptoms, parents body mass index (BMI)...
The aim of the study was to examine psychiatric symptoms in high-functioning adolescents with autism spectrum disorders reported by multiple informants. Forty-three 11- 17-year-old Asperger syndrome (AS) or (HFA) and 217 typically developed completed Youth Self-Report (YSR), while their parents Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Teachers AS/HFA Teacher Report Form (TRF). informants significantly more symptoms, especially withdrawn, anxious/depressed, social attention problems, than controls....
In resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) decreased frontal-posterior connectivity is a persistent finding. However, the picture default mode network (DMN) hypoconnectivity remains incomplete. addition, analyses have been shown to be susceptible even subtle motion. DMN in ASD has specifically called for re-evaluation with stringent motion correction, which we aimed conduct by so-called scrubbing. A rich set subnetworks can...
Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often co-occurs with obesity, however, the potential causality between traits remains unclear. We examined both genetic and prenatal evidence for using Mendelian Randomisation (MR) polygenic risk scores (PRS). conducted bi-directional MR on ADHD liability six obesity-related summary statistics from largest available meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies. also shared aetiology symptoms (inattention hyperactivity) body mass...
When adolescents with ADHD enter adulthood, some no longer meet disorder diagnostic criteria but it is unknown if biological and cognitive abnorma lities persist. We tested the hypothesis that people diagnosed during adolescence present residual brain abnormalities both in structure working memory function. 83 young adults (aged 20-24 years) from Northern Finland 1986 Birth Cohort were classified as (adolescence ADHD, n = 49) or a control group (n 34). Only one patient had received...
Accessible summary A participatory action research study on the development of a professional practice model mental health promotion in comprehensive school. Model was developed collaboration with interest groups, students and parents. Interventions were universal, selective indicated levels. Abstract The purpose this paper is to describe process nurses school environment city O ulu, F inland. new method for working schools. has been workshops together staff, parents students. Information...
Set within the general population-based Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986, Oulu Brain and Mind Study aims to explore causes pathogenesis of psychotic illness by following young people at risk for psychosis due having a first-degree relative with or experienced psychotic-like symptoms themselves. We report study methods relationship between these definitions high operational criteria prodromal syndrome based on interview.Prospectively collected data from earlier follow-ups this cohort were...
Abstract There is increasing evidence to suggest that environmental factors are associated with ADHD, but results regarding prenatal maternal stress, unwanted pregnancy, breastfeeding, and ADHD in children controversial few prospective studies have been conducted. Using prospectively collected data from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986 ( n = 7,910) we studied potential risk for symptoms at 8 16 years of age, including stress protective duration breastfeeding. Prenatal was an increased...
There are strong reasons to assume that early onset of puberty accelerates coital debut among adolescent girls. Although many studies support this assumption, evidence regarding the putative causal processes is limited and inconclusive. In research, longitudinal data from 1986 Northern Finland Birth Cohort Study ( N = 2,596) were used address three theoretical explanations: (a) a direct effect premised on biological processes, (b) mediated path based social psychological (c) spurious derived...
Data from the 1986 N orthern F inland B irth C ohort S tudy ( n = 4,645) were used to examine influence of mid‐adolescent (age 15) school outcomes on late‐adolescent (ages 17–19) risk criminal conviction. Consistent with social‐developmental theories offending, we found that poor academic performance and reduced attachment increase conviction independently pre‐existing differences in antisocial propensity other confounding factors identified prior research. Moreover, support an integrated...
The aim of the current study was to investigate subtle characteristics social perception and interpretation in high-functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), relation between watching interpreting. As a novelty, we used an approach that combined moment-by-moment eye tracking verbal assessment. Sixteen young adults ASD 16 neurotypical control participants watched video depicting complex communication situation while their movements were tracked. also completed task...
Abstract Background Despite increasing knowledge of social communication skills autistic peole, the interrelatedness different such as non‐linguistic comprehension, inference and empathizing is not much known about. A better understanding complex interplay between domains helps us to develop assessment protocols for individuals with difficulties. Aims To compare performances young adults, adults traits identified in childhood control tasks measuring skills. In addition, examine associations...
Abstract Pragmatic communication refers to the ability use language and other expressive means, i.e. non-verbal/extralinguistic means such as gestures facial expressions, in order convey interpret meaning a specific context. abilities are important everyday life interpersonal interactions they affect way people communicate behave social situations. Providing comprehensive accurate assessment of pragmatic can be challenging, partially due scarcity valid tools this area. Culture-related...
A self-report four-item Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS) measures tendencies to cope with stress in a highly adaptive manner. We investigated the level of resilient coping and psychometric properties BRCS among young men participating military call-up. The study sample consisted one-year call-up (N = 2184) Northern Finland. Most participants were at age 17–18 years. They completed questionnaire including other psychosocial scales during construct validity was assessed exploratory factor...