Electroencephalography (EEG)-neurofeedback has been shown to offer therapeutic benefits patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in several, mostly uncontrolled studies. This pilot study is designed test the feasibility and safety of using a double-blind placebo feedback-controlled design explore initial efficacy individualized EEG-neurofeedback training children ADHD. Fourteen (8–15 years) ADHD defined according DSM-IV-TR criteria were randomly allocated 30 sessions (n...

Background Until now, working memory training has not reached sufficient evidence as effective treatment for ADHD core symptoms in children with ; young , no studies are available. To this end, a triple‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled study was designed to assess the efficacy of Cogmed Working Memory Training ( CWMT ) . Methods Fifty‐one (5–7 years) DSM ‐ IV TR diagnosis (without current psychotropic medication) were randomly assigned active (adaptive) or placebo (nonadaptive)...

Article AbstractObjective: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study was designed to assess the efficacy and safety of electroencephalographic (EEG) neurofeedback in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The started August 2008 ended July 2012 conducted at Karakter Child Adolescent Psychiatry University Centre Nijmegen, Netherlands.Method: Forty-one (aged 8-15 years) a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis ADHD were randomly assigned treatment either EEG (n = 22) or placebo...

The aim of this study is to present a robot-assisted therapy protocol for children with ASD based on the current state-of-the-art in both intervention research and robotics research, critically evaluate its adherence acceptability child as well parent ratings. was designed motivational components Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), highly promising feasible focused at training "pivotal" (key) areas such motivation social interaction self-initiations, goal establishing collateral gains...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect Pivotal Response Treatment versus robot-assisted on self-initiations children with autism spectrum disorder and explore relation between collateral gains in general social-communicative skills. Forty-four participants aged 3–8 years (Pivotal Treatment: n = 20, + robot: 24), who were recruited as part a larger randomized controlled trial (number NL4487/NTR4712, https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/4487 ), included. Self-initiations blindly...

Abstract Pivotal response treatment (PRT) is a promising intervention focused on improving social communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since robots potentially appeal to ASD and may contribute their motivation for interaction, this exploratory randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted comparing PRT (PRT robot-assisted PRT) treatment-as-usual (TAU). Seventy-three (PRT: n = 25; + robot: TAU: 23) ASD, aged 3–8 years were assessed at baseline, after 10 20...

Using a social robot has been proven to have multiple benefits for the training of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, there is no clarity on impact interaction quality between child ASD and effectiveness therapy. Previous research showed that use in Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) could be an effective treatment component diminishing ASD-related symptoms. Further analyzing data from randomized controlled trial PRT treatment, we looked at long-term effects child–robot...

In recent years a rising amount of randomized controlled trials, reviews, and meta-analyses relating to the efficacy electroencephalographic-neurofeedback (EEG-NF) in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been published. Although clinical reports open treatment studies suggest EEG-NF be effective, double blind placebo-controlled as well rigorous meta-analysis failed find support for EEG-NF. Since absence evidence does not equate absence, we will outline how...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been associated with an elevated resting-state theta/beta power ratio and theta power. However, the potential confounding effect of a low individual alpha peak frequency (IAPF) on theta-power estimate often disregarded when studying relationship between ADHD or alone. The aim present study was to assess whether relative are correlated behavioral functioning in children ADHD, as expected from previous studies. Subsequently, influence IAPF...

Multiple studies suggest that children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have significantly lower vitamin D3 levels than typically developing children. However, whether deficiency is more common in ASD other psychiatric disorders remains unclear. This study was conducted to explore the prevalence of a diagnosis including or internalizing (mood and anxiety disorders). In addition, this investigated potential associations between Body Mass Index (BMI).Clinical data, BMI levels, 93 (6-18...

Introduction Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-established thoroughly researched treatment method for posttraumatic stress symptoms. When patients with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are treated EMDR their Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they sometimes report decrease in the core symptoms of ASD. This explorative pre-post-follow up design study designed to investigate whether focus on daily experienced stress, effective reducing ASD adolescents Methods...

Abstract Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) is a promising intervention addressing core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with parent involvement as key component. Parent group-delivered PRT may be an effective treatment model, but currently the evidence limited. Also, little attention has been paid to therapeutic multiple important contexts (e.g. home, school, community) young child. The current study explores 14-week protocol group training (PRT-PG), complemented individual...

Many children with psychiatric disorders display somatic symptoms, although these are frequently overlooked. As morbidity early in life negatively influences long-term outcomes, it is relevant to assess comorbidity. However, studies of simultaneous and assessment lacking. The aim this study was the prevalence comorbidities a clinical sample adolescents naturalistic design. Data were assessed from 276 various (neurodevelopmental disorders, affective eating psychosis) aged 6-18 years. These...

Abstract Many children with psychiatric disorders display somatic symptoms, although these are frequently overlooked. As morbidity early in life negatively influences long-term outcomes, it is relevant to assess comorbidity. However, studies of simultaneous and assessment lacking. The aim this study was the prevalence comorbidities a clinical sample adolescents naturalistic design. Data were assessed from 276 various (neurodevelopmental disorders, affective eating psychosis) aged 6–18 years....