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View article: P114 Self-reported sleep duration and sleepiness in children with ADHD
P114 Self-reported sleep duration and sleepiness in children with ADHD Open
Introduction Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often report disrupted sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness relative to typically-developing peers. Self-reported sleep indices offer clinically relevant insights…
View article: P113 Self-reported sleep and age effects on executive function in children
P113 Self-reported sleep and age effects on executive function in children Open
Introduction There is growing concern about declining sleep duration among children, with factors such as increased screen time, later bedtimes, and lifestyle changes contributing to poorer sleep quality. While sleep is typically measured …
View article: Neurocognitive-Academic Training to Improve Symptoms, Executive Functions, and Chinese Handwriting in Children with ADHD
Neurocognitive-Academic Training to Improve Symptoms, Executive Functions, and Chinese Handwriting in Children with ADHD Open
This study examined the efficacy of Neurocognitive-Academic Training (NAT)—integrating computerized neurocognitive training, teacher positive feedback, and handwriting practice—for children with ADHD. Fifty-six children (5–9 years) were as…
View article: Cross‐cultural variations in executive function impairments among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Cross‐cultural variations in executive function impairments among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Open
Background Executive function (EF) impairments are heterogeneous in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Culture has a significant impact on EF development in typically developing (TD) children, yet its influence …
View article: Portable EEG for assessing attention in educational settings: A scoping review
Portable EEG for assessing attention in educational settings: A scoping review Open
Portable EEG has been a promising approach to measuring attention in educational settings. Meanwhile, there are challenges and opportunities related to the better translation of cognitive neuroscience research into practice.
View article: The Effect of Neurocognitive-Academic Training to Improve Chinese Handwriting in Children with ADHD
The Effect of Neurocognitive-Academic Training to Improve Chinese Handwriting in Children with ADHD Open
Neurocognitive-academic training (NAT) is an innovative training model that aims to concurrently improve academic behavior and achievement for children with ADHD. We used a single-subject design with a changing criterion design to investig…
View article: EEG activation in preschool children: Characteristics and predictive value for current and future mental health status
EEG activation in preschool children: Characteristics and predictive value for current and future mental health status Open
This study characterised resting and task-related activation in preschool children, and reported similar effects to those found in older children and adults for resting activation, with novel effects for task-related activation. As task-re…
View article: Brain and heart activity during interactions with pet dogs: A portable electroencephalogram and heart rate variability study
Brain and heart activity during interactions with pet dogs: A portable electroencephalogram and heart rate variability study Open
View article: Cross-Cultural Variations in Executive Function Deficits among Children with ADHD
Cross-Cultural Variations in Executive Function Deficits among Children with ADHD Open
Executive function (EF) deficits are heterogeneous in ADHD children. Culture has a significant impact on EF development in typically developing populations, but its impact on EF deficits in children with ADHD is understudied. This study ai…
View article: Brain and Heart Activity During Interactions with Pet Dogs: A Portable Electroencephalogram and Heart Rate Variability Study
Brain and Heart Activity During Interactions with Pet Dogs: A Portable Electroencephalogram and Heart Rate Variability Study Open
View article: Remote neurocognitive interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – Opportunities and challenges
Remote neurocognitive interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – Opportunities and challenges Open
View article: Portable EEG for assessing attention in educational settings: A scoping review
Portable EEG for assessing attention in educational settings: A scoping review Open
Background: Attention plays a critical role in learning. While multiple behavioral and neuroimaging methods can measure attention, portable EEG provides the opportunity to measure attention in a more naturalistic environment. However, the …
View article: Remote neurocognitive interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – opportunities and challenges
Remote neurocognitive interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – opportunities and challenges Open
Improving neurocognitive functions through remote interventions has been a promising approach to developing new treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Remote neurocognitive interventions may address the shortcomin…
View article: Comparing the Efficacy of Two School-Based Approaches of Neurocognitive Training for Enhancing Executive Functions
Comparing the Efficacy of Two School-Based Approaches of Neurocognitive Training for Enhancing Executive Functions Open
Neurocognitive training has been shown to improve a range of cognitive/executive functions and behavior in children. Delivering this training in a school context may enhance its ecological validity and improve training outcomes. The curren…
View article: A randomized controlled study of remote computerized cognitive, neurofeedback, and combined training in the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
A randomized controlled study of remote computerized cognitive, neurofeedback, and combined training in the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Open
View article: Executive Function and Self-Regulation: Bi-Directional Longitudinal Associations and Prediction of Early Academic Skills
Executive Function and Self-Regulation: Bi-Directional Longitudinal Associations and Prediction of Early Academic Skills Open
Despite a tendency to study executive function (EF) and self-regulation (SR) separately, parallel lines of research suggest considerable overlap between the two abilities. Specifically, both show similar developmental trajectories (i.e., d…
View article: Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Self-Regulation in Typically Developing Preschool-Aged Children: Results of the Omega Kid Pilot Study—A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Self-Regulation in Typically Developing Preschool-Aged Children: Results of the Omega Kid Pilot Study—A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
Supplementation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFA) may enhance self-regulation (SR) and executive functioning (EF) in children of preschool age. The aim of the Omega Kid Study was to investigate the effect of n-…
View article: The Feasibility of the “Omega Kid” Study Protocol: A Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Self-Regulation in Preschool-Aged Children
The Feasibility of the “Omega Kid” Study Protocol: A Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Self-Regulation in Preschool-Aged Children Open
Self-regulation, the regulation of behaviour in early childhood, impacts children’s success at school and is a predictor of health, wealth, and criminal outcomes in adulthood. Self-regulation may be optimised by dietary supplementation of …
View article: Comparing the transfer effects of three nonpharmacological interventions in children with AD/HD: a single-case experimental design
Comparing the transfer effects of three nonpharmacological interventions in children with AD/HD: a single-case experimental design Open
The current study used behavioral and electroencephalograph measures to compare the transferability of cognitive training (CT), neurofeedback training (NFT), and CT combined with NFT in children with AD/HD. Following a multiple-baseline si…
View article: Development of Frontal EEG Differences Between Eyes-Closed and Eyes-Open Resting Conditions in Children: Data From a Single-Channel Dry-Sensor Portable Device
Development of Frontal EEG Differences Between Eyes-Closed and Eyes-Open Resting Conditions in Children: Data From a Single-Channel Dry-Sensor Portable Device Open
Changes in EEG when moving from an eyes-closed to an eyes-open resting condition result from bottom-up sensory processing and have been referred to as activation. In children, activation is characterized by a global reduction in alpha, fro…
View article: Neural Correlates of Working Memory Deficits in Different Adult Outcomes of ADHD: An Event-Related Potential Study
Neural Correlates of Working Memory Deficits in Different Adult Outcomes of ADHD: An Event-Related Potential Study Open
The P3 amplitudes reflecting postdecisional processing and/or WM updating were sensitive to ADHD remission, as they might improve concurrently with ADHD symptoms. These results indicate that the N1, P2, and P3 components of WM processing m…
View article: Shared and distinct resting functional connectivity in children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Shared and distinct resting functional connectivity in children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Open
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often persists into adulthood, with a shift of symptoms including less hyperactivity/impulsivity and more co-morbidity of affective disorders in ADHD adult . Many studies have questioned the …
View article: Skin Conductance Responses Indicate Children are Physiologically Aroused by Their Favourite Branded Food and Drink Products
Skin Conductance Responses Indicate Children are Physiologically Aroused by Their Favourite Branded Food and Drink Products Open
Children’s favourite food and beverage brands use various tactics to foster positive associations and loyalty. This brand-consumer dynamic is frequently influenced by the use of implicit techniques and emotional appeals. Few studies have u…
View article: Acute single channel EEG predictors of cognitive function after stroke
Acute single channel EEG predictors of cognitive function after stroke Open
Data generated by a single pre-frontal electrode support the prognostic value of acute DAR, and identify DTR as a potential marker of post-stroke cognitive outcome. Use of single channel recording in an acute clinical setting may provide a…
View article: Current forms of inhibitory training produce no greater reduction in drinking than simple assessment: A preliminary study
Current forms of inhibitory training produce no greater reduction in drinking than simple assessment: A preliminary study Open
View article: The role of EEG localized activation and CNS arousal in executive function performance in children with AD/HD
The role of EEG localized activation and CNS arousal in executive function performance in children with AD/HD Open
Event Abstract Back to Event The role of EEG localized activation and CNS arousal in executive function performance in children with AD/HD Da-Wei Zhang1*, Stuart J. Johnstone1, Steven Roodenrys1, Xiangsheng Luo2, Hui Li2, Encong Wang2, Qih…
View article: A Serious Game to Increase Healthy Food Consumption in Overweight or Obese Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial
A Serious Game to Increase Healthy Food Consumption in Overweight or Obese Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12616000263493; http://www.ANZCTR.org.au/ACTRN12616000263493.aspx (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6ioHjGING).
View article: Mismatch Negativity and P50 Sensory Gating in Abstinent Former Cannabis Users
Mismatch Negativity and P50 Sensory Gating in Abstinent Former Cannabis Users Open
Prolonged heavy exposure to cannabis is associated with impaired cognition and brain functional and structural alterations. We recently reported attenuated mismatch negativity (MMN) and altered P50 sensory gating in chronic cannabis users.…
View article: Poster Session Abstracts
Poster Session Abstracts Open
Expectancies concerning how people will act are formed from acquired knowledge about what those other people are like, and are used to interpret their ongoing behaviors (see Olson, Roese, & Zanna, 1996). Previous person perception research…
View article: A Preliminary Multiple Case Report of Neurocognitive Training for Children With AD/HD in China
A Preliminary Multiple Case Report of Neurocognitive Training for Children With AD/HD in China Open
This preliminary multiple case study examined the behavioral outcomes of neurocognitive training on children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) in China, as well as parent acceptance of the treatment. The training approa…