Mariann A. Howland
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View article: Adverse childhood experiences among parents in prison: Implications for parenting
Adverse childhood experiences among parents in prison: Implications for parenting Open
Objective This study examined rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among parents of at least one minor child compared to nonparents in prison, and, among parents, mothers compared to fathers. We then assessed associations between …
View article: The future of intergenerational transmission research: A prospective, three-generation approach
The future of intergenerational transmission research: A prospective, three-generation approach Open
Dr. Dante Cicchetti’s pioneering theory and research on developmental psychopathology have been fundamental to the proliferation of research on intergenerational transmission over the last 40 years. In part due to this foundation, much has…
View article: Recalibration of the stress response system over adult development: Is there a perinatal recalibration period?
Recalibration of the stress response system over adult development: Is there a perinatal recalibration period? Open
During early life-sensitive periods (i.e., fetal, infancy), the developing stress response system adaptively calibrates to match environmental conditions, whether harsh or supportive. Recent evidence suggests that puberty is another window…
View article: Does rapid rebound height growth come at a neurocognitive cost for previously institutionalized youth?
Does rapid rebound height growth come at a neurocognitive cost for previously institutionalized youth? Open
Background Height growth faltering is associated with less optimal behavioral outcomes and educational achievement. Although catch‐up growth after growth delay may result in developmental gains, it may also present as a double‐edged sword,…
View article: Prenatal maternal psychological distress and fetal developmental trajectories: associations with infant temperament
Prenatal maternal psychological distress and fetal developmental trajectories: associations with infant temperament Open
Associations between prenatal maternal psychological distress and offspring developmental outcomes are well documented, yet relatively little research has examined links between maternal distress and development in utero , prior to postpar…
View article: Prenatal maternal mood entropy is associated with child neurodevelopment.
Prenatal maternal mood entropy is associated with child neurodevelopment. Open
Emerging evidence indicates that the predictability of signals early in life may influence the developing brain. This study examines links between a novel indicator of maternal mood dysregulation, mood entropy, and child neurodevelopmental…
View article: Prenatal Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Fetal Cortisol Exposure Predicts Child ASD Symptoms
Prenatal Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Fetal Cortisol Exposure Predicts Child ASD Symptoms Open
The etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is multifactorial, complex, and likely involves interactions among genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. With respect to environmental influences, a growing literature implicates int…
View article: Parental criticism and behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorder
Parental criticism and behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorder Open
Associations between parent critical attitudes (a component of the Expressed Emotion construct) and behavior problems have been relatively well established in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, but use of systems a…
View article: Measuring Novel Antecedents of Mental Illness: The Questionnaire of Unpredictability in Childhood
Measuring Novel Antecedents of Mental Illness: The Questionnaire of Unpredictability in Childhood Open
Increasing evidence indicates that, in addition to poverty, maternal depression and other well-established factors, unpredictability of maternal and environmental signals early in life influences trajectories of brain development, determin…
View article: Maternal programming: Application of a developmental psychopathology perspective
Maternal programming: Application of a developmental psychopathology perspective Open
The fetal phase of life has long been recognized as a sensitive period of development. Here we posit that pregnancy represents a simultaneous sensitive period for the adult female with broad and persisting consequences for her health and d…
View article: Developmental origins of the human hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
Developmental origins of the human hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis Open
The developmental origins of disease or fetal programming model predicts that intrauterine exposures have life long consequences for physical and psychological health. Prenatal programming of the fetal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) …