Margot Fromont, Jolijn Vanderauwera, Marie Van Reybroeck
{"title":"Decoders are Less Efficient in RAN Objects than Children using Lexical Processing.","authors":"Margot Fromont, Jolijn Vanderauwera, Marie Van Reybroeck","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2532434","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/87565641.2025.2532434","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While rapid automatized naming (RAN) is recognized as a predictor of reading, it is unclear whether RAN is related to a particular reading route. This study aims to better understand the relationship between RAN and both reading processes (phonological decoding or lexical processing). One hundred and twenty-six children (<i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 8.89 years) were separated into two groups based on their performance in irregular word reading. Children from the phonological decoding group obtained significantly lower scores for RAN objects than children from the lexical processing group, but the scores of the two groups were equivalent for the other RAN matrices. Correlations showed a stronger relationship between RAN objects and irregular word reading than pseudoword reading.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144638605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vania Aldrete-Cortez, Liz Catano-Cedillo, Mario Enrique Rendón-Macías
{"title":"Beyond Clinical Signs: The Interplay Between Vagal Tone and Lethargic Behavior in Preterm Infants.","authors":"Vania Aldrete-Cortez, Liz Catano-Cedillo, Mario Enrique Rendón-Macías","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2477531","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2477531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this cross-sectional, observational study, the association between lethargy and vagal tone was analyzed in thirteen low-risk preterm infants. Infants underwent behavioral assessment and vagal tone measurement indexed by high-frequency heart-rate variability (HF-HRV). A lower vagal tone cluster was associated with greater lethargy (<i>p</i> = .05), reduced handling (<i>p</i> = .003), excitability (<i>p</i> = .006), higher skin stress indicators (<i>p</i> = .13), and central nervous system stress indicators (<i>p</i> = .10) than cluster with a higher vagal tone cluster. A lower vagal tone could indicate autonomic nervous system dysregulation or immaturity, leading to neurobehavioral challenges, such as lethargy and further neurodevelopmental difficulties.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"24-35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143598348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Motor Skills in Intellectually Gifted Children: A Neuropsychological Investigation.","authors":"Aurélie Bucaille, Christophe Jarry, Alexandre Laurent, Justine Allard, Adélaïde Brosseau-Beauvir, Juliette Ropars, Sylvain Brochard, Sylviane Peudenier, Arnaud Roy","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2498348","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2498348","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Researches on motor skills in intellectually gifted children (IGC) are Insufficient to establish a clear profile of their motor functioning and understanding their potential needs. This study aimed to characterize motor skills in 30 IGC (Intelligence Quotient ≥130) compared with 35 typically developing children (TDC) with an intelligence level in the average range, aged from 6 to 16 years. A thorough theory-driven exploratory examination of motor skills was carried out to explore distinct components described in the cognitive models of apraxia. Results of IGC were compared with those of TDC for neuropsychological performance-based and rating measures, and the presence of neurological soft signs (NSS). IGC did not differ from TDC on most of neuropsychological measures, except those of handwriting skills (at school age) where they demonstrated a weaker performance in quality. For the IGC concerned, these are generally associated with more NSS and motor complaints in daily life than the TDC. Superior performances were evidenced in measures requiring planning ability. This study did not find clear evidence for differences in motor skills between IGC and TDC. While a few IGC may develop handwriting problems as a group, they do not seem to be at risk for motor/praxis difficulties.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"36-54"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francesca E Trane, Katie N Paulich, Deepika R Dokuru, Erik G Willcutt
{"title":"Contributions of Working Memory, Inhibition, and Processing Speed to Writing Composition in Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder.","authors":"Francesca E Trane, Katie N Paulich, Deepika R Dokuru, Erik G Willcutt","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2472060","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2472060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often struggle with writing composition, possibly due to deficits in executive functions and processing speed. This study examined 518 children with ADHD and 851 controls to assess these effects. Multiple mediation tested whether executive functions (i.e., working memory, inhibition) and processing speed partially mediated the association between inattention and writing composition, controlling for transcription. Results showed inattention negatively predicted writing composition. Executive function accounted for nearly 10%, and processing speed nearly 17%, of the variance in this association. Findings highlight the contributions of executive functions and processing speed to writing difficulties in ADHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12234250/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143544391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tania Pasarin-Lavin, Trinidad García, Celestino Rodríguez, José Carlos Núñez
{"title":"Latent Profile Analysis of Creativity: Its Relation to Intelligence and Executive Functions.","authors":"Tania Pasarin-Lavin, Trinidad García, Celestino Rodríguez, José Carlos Núñez","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2517554","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2517554","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study used Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) to identify different creativity profiles among 182 secondary school students (Mage = 13.34), based on verbal and figural creative dimensions (PIC-J) which were related to Executive functions measured using Nesplora Ice Cream (VR-based), and intelligence with the WISC-V. Three profiles emerged showed a similar levels of figural creativity, but differed in verbal creativity (low, medium, high). IQ differed between low and medium verbal groups, while EF did not significantly differ across profiles. Although no overall gender differences were found, boys were slightly more represented in the high-verbal group. Findings highlight implications for educational and cognitive interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"55-72"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144276515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
César Mejia, Laura Rocha, Jorge Quimbaya, Juan F Cardona
{"title":"Toward Inclusive Social Cognition Assessment: Validating a Unified Battery for Hearing and Deaf Children.","authors":"César Mejia, Laura Rocha, Jorge Quimbaya, Juan F Cardona","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2521528","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2521528","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Social Cognition Battery (SCB) was validated as an inclusive tool for assessing social cognition (SC) in hearing and deaf children, addressing cross-cultural gaps. Participants included 154 hearing (M age = 8.10, SD = 1.56) and 30 deaf children (M age = 9.80, SD = 1.97) from Latin America. Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed a unifactorial SC structure (RMSEA = 0.069, CFI = 0.962) with high reliability (ω = 0.753). Age predicted SC in hearing children, while school year better explained SC in deaf children. ROC analysis (AUC = 0.8126) confirmed strong discriminative ability. The SCB is a reliable, culturally adapted tool for diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"73-89"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144545867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan Preszler, Lisa Manderino, R J Elbin, Shawn R Eagle, Marina N Brunner, Dean Gomes, Michael W Collins, Anthony P Kontos
{"title":"Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Concurrent Validity of the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Tool (CP Screen).","authors":"Jonathan Preszler, Lisa Manderino, R J Elbin, Shawn R Eagle, Marina N Brunner, Dean Gomes, Michael W Collins, Anthony P Kontos","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2464738","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2464738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The factor structure of the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screen (CP Screen) has not been empirically evaluated. In this study, 323 patients (59% male; 74% sport-related) completed CP Screen, ImPACT, and Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screening (VOMS) at initial clinical visit within 30 days of concussion (<i>M = 7.58</i>±/-6.10 days). A second-order model best fit the data, with cognitive-fatigue, migraine, and ocular factors comprising a second-order factor. Loadings were all significant/substantial. Vestibular, ocular, and cognitive-fatigue factors all significantly (βs = .15-.44 ps ≤ .01) predicted assessments in similar domains, supporting concurrent validity. This study provides initial psychometric support for the structure of the CP-screen.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"331-341"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143426465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ülkü Gümüş, Fethiye Kılıçaslan, Selda Ayça Altıncık, Ömer Başay
{"title":"Is Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome a Risk Factor for Obese Children? A Case-Control Study.","authors":"Ülkü Gümüş, Fethiye Kılıçaslan, Selda Ayça Altıncık, Ömer Başay","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2464745","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2025.2464745","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study is to investigate whether there are differences in terms of cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) symptoms and some psychiatric symptoms between obese children and healthy controls. Participants were 60 cases diagnosed with obesity and 60 healthy children who were not obese/overweight aged 6-12 years. The obese group had significantly higher CDS symptom scores comparing to the control group. In the obese group, there were statistically significant associations found between the symptoms of CDS and attention, conduct issues, emotional instability, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Clinicians who work with obese children should also be aware of CDS symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"318-330"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143374410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julieta Ramos-Loyo, Sara E Espinosa-Denenea, Araceli Sanz-Martin, Luis A Llamas-Alonso
{"title":"Age-Related Effects on Facial Emotion Recognition in Schoolchildren: An ERP Study.","authors":"Julieta Ramos-Loyo, Sara E Espinosa-Denenea, Araceli Sanz-Martin, Luis A Llamas-Alonso","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2403986","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2403986","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ability to recognize emotions in others is crucial for social interaction and develops during childhood. We studied the effects of age on emotional facial recognition in schoolchildren using ERP components. Children aged 6, 8, and 10 completed identity, sex, and emotion recognition (happiness, anger, sadness) tasks. The oldest group had the highest accuracy and fastest reaction times. Only the LPP component showed age-related differences, with lower amplitudes in older children. LPP showed higher amplitude during emotion recognition, which may be associated with motivational evaluation. ERP accounted for the temporal dynamics of facial processing, which involve cognitive and emotional processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"295-317"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142300045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vahid Nejati, Akram Jamshidifar, Khatere Borhani, Jalil Fathabadi
{"title":"Comparison of Cold and Cool Cognition in Children With and Without Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).","authors":"Vahid Nejati, Akram Jamshidifar, Khatere Borhani, Jalil Fathabadi","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2425925","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2425925","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with ADHD suffer from impaired attentional, executive, and emotional processing. This study aimed to compare attentional and executive processing using (non)emotional stimuli in children with and without ADHD. Eighty-five children with ADHD and 72 matched typically developing children performed the Stroop, continuous performance, and Go/No-Go tasks using (non)emotional stimuli. Greater performance in selective attention, inhibitory control, and sustained attention was found in emotional stimuli compared to non-emotional stimuli in both groups. Emotional stimuli facilitated attentional and executive functions in children with and without ADHD. Impaired attentional and executive functions in children with ADHD are not valence-sensitive.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"280-293"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}