- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Disability Education and Employment
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Family and Disability Support Research
McGill University
2004-2020
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
2004-2017
Breakthrough
2015
Douglas College
2007
Physical activity experiences of 12 age-matched boys with and without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were explored by converging information from Test Gross Motor Development-2 assessments semistructured interviews. The knowledge-based approach the inhibitory model executive functions, a combined theoretical lens, enabled description similarities differences in that emerged during Skill indicated ADHD not as proficient movers their peers ADHD. Thematic analysis revealed...
An association has been observed between the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene, predominant means of catecholamine catabolism within prefrontal cortex (PFC), and neuropsychological task performance in healthy schizophrenic adults. Since several cognitive functions typically deficient children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are mediated by dopamine (DA) mechanisms, we investigated relationship a functional polymorphism COMT gene these children. The Val 108/158 Met...
Abstract Background Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a heterogeneous disorder from both clinical and pathogenic viewpoints. Executive function deficits are considered among the most important pathways leading to ADHD may index part of heterogeneity in this disorder. Methods To investigate relationship between dopamine transporter gene ( SLC6A3 ) 3'-UTR VNTR genotypes executive children with ADHD, 196 diagnosed were sequentially recruited, genotyped, tested using battery...
Background: To study the factor structure of Restricted Academic Situation Scale (RASS), a psychometric tool used to assess behavior in children with ADHD, 117 boys and 21 girls meeting Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV) criteria for ADHD aged between 6 12 years were recruited. Assessments carried out before 65 min after administration either placebo or 0.25 mg/kg methylphenidate. Placebo methylphenidate each administered according double-blind...
Quatre instruments (DIN) permettant une évaluation dimensionnelle des conduites narcissiques pathologiques chez l'enfant et l'adolescent sont brièvement présentés: questionnaires auto-administrables enfant adolescent, entrevue semi-dirigée pour le parent et, enfin, outil d'étude rétrospective de dossiers médicaux.