- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Educational Methods and Impacts
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
Seoul National University
2010-2025
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
2015-2025
Ewha Womans University
2021
National Medical Center
2021
University of Calgary
2015
Seoul National University Hospital
2005-2014
Seoul National University Children's Hospital
2014
Gwangmyeong Mental Health Welfare Center
2014
Pusan National University
2013
New Generation University College
2013
Communicating with non-experts is one of the most important activities in my occupation.While performing same job for many years, communication style has changed considerably, and lately I have felt need to adapt more rapidly.It difficult consider this change entirely intentional.Rather, it a response changes questions attitudes people who visit me.They already come equipped knowledge want use that engage me genuine discussion, or verify, rather than ask, opinion.This trend been accompanied...
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We designed a robot system that assisted in behavioral intervention programs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The eight‐session program was based on the discrete trial teaching protocol and focused two basic social skills: eye contact facial emotion recognition. robotic interactions occurred four modules: training element query, recognition human activity, coping‐mode selection, follow‐up action. Children ASD who were between 4 7 years old had verbal IQ ≥ 60 recruited...
These days, young children are exposed to a wide range of smart devices and their usage is rapidly increasing worldwide. However, the use by has not been studied in detail yet because device relatively recent. The purpose this study was investigate exposure status among 2-5 years old Korea.Four hundred parents 2- 5-year-old were invited enroll. Data on demographic information frequency media use, time age at first self-reported.Among 390 toddlers, 39.3% watched TV almost every day, while...
Low-level environmental exposure to lead has been associated with both reduced intelligence and symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, few studies have estimated the association independent ADHD, it is not clear from previous whether inattention impulsivity ADHD symptoms.We mutually adjusted associations symptoms, between specific ADHD-related domains.Blood concentrations were measured in a general population 1,001 children 8-11 years age. We used multivariable...
Background Bisphenol A ( BPA ) has been shown to affect brain and behavior in rodents nonhuman primates, but there are few studies focusing on its relationship human neurobehavior. We aimed investigate the between environmental exposure childhood Methods Urinary concentrations behavioral learning characteristics were assessed a general population of 1,089 children, aged 8–11 years. The main outcome measures Child Behavior Checklist CBCL Learning Disability Evaluation Scale LDES ). Results...
Summary Background and Aims An immersive virtual reality tour of the operating theater could reduce preoperative anxiety. This study was designed to determine whether a demonstrates reduction in emergence delirium through reducing anxiety children undergoing general anesthesia. Methods Eighty‐six were randomly allocated into either control or group. The group received conventional education regarding perioperative process. watched 4‐minute video showing explaining Incidence severity main...
Background. Previous studies have implicated the relationship between environmental phthalate exposure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms of childhood, but no been conducted in children who a confirmed diagnosis ADHD obtained through meticulous diagnostic testing. We aimed to determine whether metabolites urine would be higher with than those without correlate symptom severity cortical thickness children. Method. A cross-sectional examination metabolite...
Voice-based Conversational Agents (VCA) have served as personal assistants that support individuals with special needs. Adolescents Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may also benefit from VCAs to deal their everyday needs and challenges, ranging self-care social communications. In this study, we explored how could encourage adolescents ASD in navigating various aspects of daily lives through the two-week use a series participatory design workshops. Our findings demonstrated be an engaging,...
Pediatric patients often encounter anxiety and distress in hospital settings, virtual reality education, providing a vivid, immersive, realistic experience, has been introduced to mitigate these responses.To evaluate whether education for pediatric before chest radiography could reduce children improve the radiographic process.This prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted tertiary academic Seongnam, Republic of Korea. Participants (n = 112) were aged 4 8 years who underwent...
Younger children and adolescents are exposed to various smart devices in the modern world, their use of is rapidly increasing worldwide. Although have often been considered negative effects on sleep adolescents, such not studied among younger children. Sleep particularly important for learning memory, also has implications emotional regulation behavior. Therefore, this study was conducted examine smartphone overuse 5- 8-year-old children.Participants were from Kids Cohort Understanding...
Most developmental screening tools in Korea are adopted from foreign tests. To ensure efficient of infants and children Korea, a nationwide tool with high reliability validity is needed.This study aimed to independently develop, standardize, validate the Korean Developmental Screening Test for Infants Children (K-DST) neurodevelopmental disorders Korea.The standardization validation conducted 2012-2014 3,284 subjects (4-71 months age) resulted first edition K-DST. The restandardization...
Objective As smartphone use is becoming more common, the age of initial exposure to devices younger. Young children’s screen influenced by various factors; it directly dependent on family environment than school-aged children. Our study aimed examine effect mother’s addition their child’s use.Methods Participants were from Kids Cohort for Understanding internet addiction Risk factors in early childhood (K-CURE) study. Adult self-diagnosis scale was used evaluate degree mother. Child’s...
The present study reports past-year prevalence of and comorbidities associated with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition ( DSM-IV) disorders in 1645 children aged 6 to 12 years Seoul, Korea. diagnosis was based on parental version Interview Schedule for Children (DISC-IV). Our participants completed Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI). estimated any full-syndrome subthreshold DSM-IV were 16.2% 28.1%, respectively. most prevalent specific phobia (9.6%),...
It is known that there are various factors associated with children's screen overuse. The aim of this study was to examine the effect maternal depression on 2-5-year-old overuse household devices. Participants were from Internet-Cohort for Understanding internet addiction Risk factors/Rescue in Early livelihood (I-CURE) study, an observational prospective cohort Korea. Screen time six types devices (smartphone, television, computer, tablet, video gaming console, and portable console)...