{"title":"Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Individuals with Non-Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Amanda J Osborn, Olivia Lange, Rachel M Roberts","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2357801","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2357801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is not yet understood whether, and to what extent, craniosynostosis impacts the development of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This PRISMA compliant and PROSPERO pre-registered (ID: CRD42023458640) systematic review and meta-analysis examines the association of single-suture, non-syndromic craniosynostosis with ADHD and inattention/hyperactivity symptoms. Data from 17 independent studies (<i>N</i><sub><i>participants</i></sub> = 2,389; <i>M</i><sub><i>age</i></sub> = 7.3 years) were analyzed, taking into consideration suture location, surgical status, age, and measures administered, where feasible. Few differences were found between cases and controls, but some studies reported high symptom levels. Additional research is required utilizing larger sample sizes and more comprehensive assessment of ADHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"191-206"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141154431","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":"Autistic Traits Associated with the Fragile X Premutation Allele: The Neurodevelopmental Profile.","authors":"Ariel Zucker, Veronica J Hinton","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2351795","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2351795","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although most individuals who carry the Fragile X premutation allele, defined as 55-200 CGG repeats on the X-linked <i>FMR1</i> gene (<i>Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1</i> gene), do not meet diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder, there is a suggestion of increased behaviors associated with subtle autistic traits. More autism associated characteristics have been reported among adults than children. This may highlight a possible worsening developmental trajectory, variable findings due to research quality or differences in number of studies done in adults vs children, rather than true developmental changes. This review is designed to examine the neurodevelopmental profile associated with the premutation allele from a developmental perspective, focused on autistic traits.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"153-166"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11330676/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140946274","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}
{"title":"Neurocognition in Pediatric Temporal Lobe Tumor-Related Epilepsy.","authors":"Elise M Turner, Emily Olsen, Susanne Duvall","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2354745","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2354745","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tumor-related epilepsy is a common and understudied neurological comorbidity among pediatric temporal lobe tumor patients that poses risk for neurocognitive impairment (NCI). Forty-one youth with either TLT+ (<i>n</i> = 23) or nonneoplastic temporal lobe epilepsy (<i>n</i> = 18) ages 6-20 years completed routine neuropsychological evaluations. Rates of NCI were similar across groups; however, NCI was more common in nonneoplastic participants on a task of phonemic fluency, <i>p</i> = .047. Younger age of seizure onset and greater number of antiseizure medications were associated with NCI among TLT+ participants only. Preliminary findings suggest separate prognostic models of cognitive outcomes between TLT+ and nonneoplastic epilepsy populations may be needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"178-189"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140946277","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}
Chloe M Sobolewski, Natasia S Courchesne-Krak, Matthew T Hyland, Gemma A Bernes, Christina R Veziris, Jeffrey R Wozniak, Sarah N Mattson
{"title":"Adaptive, Externalizing, and Internalizing Behavior of Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: A Comparison of Three Parent-Report Questionnaires.","authors":"Chloe M Sobolewski, Natasia S Courchesne-Krak, Matthew T Hyland, Gemma A Bernes, Christina R Veziris, Jeffrey R Wozniak, Sarah N Mattson","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2351796","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2351796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study compared the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Third Edition (BASC-3) to the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Third Edition (VABS-3) in children with and without histories of prenatal alcohol exposure. Data were collected from Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Phase 4 sites. Caregivers rated their child's behavior using three questionnaires: BASC-3, CBCL, and VABS-3. BASC-3 Adaptive Skills, Externalizing Problems, and Internalizing Problems scores were correlated with comparable scores from the CBCL (Externalizing and Internalizing Problems) and VABS-3 (Adaptive Skills) both within and across groups. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were calculated for the BASC-3. BASC-3 sensitivity rates were 78.1%, 80.5%, and 47.0% and specificity rates were 79.4%, 80.4%, and 81.5% for Adaptive Skills, Externalizing Problems, and Internalizing Problems, respectively. Positive predictive values were 87.1%, 88.0%, and 81.9% and negative predictive values were 67.0%, 69.8%, and 46.3% for Adaptive Skills, Externalizing Problems, and Internalizing Problems, respectively. Results replicated previous reports of behavioral and adaptive difficulties in children with prenatal alcohol exposure. These findings provide support for using the BASC-3 in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"167-177"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11166041/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140923879","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}
{"title":"A Systematic Review on Visual-Processing Deficits in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: What Possible Impact on Learning to Read?","authors":"Marie Vernet, Stéphanie Ducrot, Yves Chaix","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2326151","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2326151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review aimed to examine the possible implication of visual-perceptual, visuo-attentional and oculomotor processing in the reading deficits frequently experienced by children with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), as previously shown in dyslexia. Using PRISMA methodological guidelines, we examined 49 studies; most of these reported visual-processing deficits in this population, raising the importance of directly studying the visuo-perceptual and visuo-attentional processes and eye-movement control involved in the learning-to-read process in NF1. The discussion provides a reflection for a better understanding of how visual-processing skills interact with reading deficits in NF1, as well as new avenues for their screening and care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"111-137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140102837","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}
Gonca Özyurt, Yusuf Öztürk, Serkan Turan, Remzi Oğulcan Çıray, Ezgi Karagöz Tanıgör, Çağatay Ermiş, Ali Evren Tufan, Aynur Akay
{"title":"Are Communication Skills, Emotion Regulation and Theory of Mind Skills Impaired in Adolescents with Developmental Dyslexia?","authors":"Gonca Özyurt, Yusuf Öztürk, Serkan Turan, Remzi Oğulcan Çıray, Ezgi Karagöz Tanıgör, Çağatay Ermiş, Ali Evren Tufan, Aynur Akay","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2325338","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2325338","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates pragmatic language impairment, Theory of Mind (ToM), and emotion regulation in adolescents with Developmental Dyslexia(DD). The Social Responsiveness Scale-2(SRS) and Children's Communication Checklist-2(CCC-2) scores were found to be statistically significantly higher in the DD group than in healthy controls. DD group had lower performance in ToM skills and they have more difficulties in emotion regulation. We also found that CCC-2 and ToM scores were significantly correlated in adolescents with DD. These results may be important in understanding the difficulties experienced in social functioning and interpersonal relationships in adolescents with DD.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"99-110"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094986","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}
Yaira Chamorro, Adriana P Mendizabal-Ruiz, Roberto A Abreu-Mendoza, J Alejandro Morales, María de Lourdes Ramírez-Dueñas, Esmeralda Matute
{"title":"Preliminary Evidence for a Positive Relation Between the COMT rs4680 Met/Met Genotype and Math Achievement.","authors":"Yaira Chamorro, Adriana P Mendizabal-Ruiz, Roberto A Abreu-Mendoza, J Alejandro Morales, María de Lourdes Ramírez-Dueñas, Esmeralda Matute","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2326879","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2326879","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To identify if <i>COMT</i> polymorphisms interact with executive functions as predictors of math skills, we assessed 38 adolescents (mean age = 16.4 ± 0.80 years, IQ > 80) from a larger study of high-school students screened for their mathematical abilities. Adolescents were genotyped for the <i>COMT</i> Val158Met polymorphism (grouped as Met/Met or Val-carriers) and completed the WRAT math achievement test, working-memory, inhibitory-control, and shifting tasks. Met/Met-carriers achieved higher WRAT scores than the Val-carriers (<i>W</i> = 229, <i>p</i> = .009). Genotype group was a moderate-to-strong predictor of WRAT scores (<i>β =</i> 0.56 to 0.74). No genotype/executive-function interaction was detected. Our findings suggest that the rs4680 Met/Met genotype is positively associated with math achievement.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"138-151"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094987","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}
Summer Ott, John Redell, Sukhnandan Cheema, Philip Schatz, Elizabeth Becker
{"title":"Progesterone Levels in Adolescent Female Athletes May Contribute to Decreased Cognitive Performance During Acute Phase of Sports-Related Concussion.","authors":"Summer Ott, John Redell, Sukhnandan Cheema, Philip Schatz, Elizabeth Becker","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2309556","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2309556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although many outcome studies pertaining to sports-related concussion exist, female athletes with concussion remain an understudied group. We examined whether neurocognitive performance in adolescent females with sports-related concussion (SRC) is related to menstrual cycle-related hormone levels measured at one-week post-concussion, one-month post-concussion, or both. Thirty-eight female athletes, ages 14-18, were matched into two groups: SRC or healthy control. Self-reported symptom scores were higher among concussed females in the luteal phase, when progesterone levels are highest. Results suggest that progesterone levels may contribute to a heightened experience of symptoms during the acute phase of SRC, providing further evidence of a possible link between progesterone and symptom scores following concussion.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"86-97"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693413","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}
Kathleen A Kapp-Simon, Claudia Crilly Bellucci, Meredith Albert, Mary O'Gara, Sarah Richards, Amy Morgan
{"title":"The Association of Speech/Language Risk With Phonological Awareness, Rapid Naming, and Reading Ability in Children With Cleft Lip and/or Palate.","authors":"Kathleen A Kapp-Simon, Claudia Crilly Bellucci, Meredith Albert, Mary O'Gara, Sarah Richards, Amy Morgan","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2023.2293715","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2023.2293715","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with cleft lip and/or palate were assessed for speech, language, phonological awareness (PA), rapid naming (RN) and reading ability using standardized instruments at baseline (T1; <i>N </i>= 142, M<sub>age</sub> = 6.14 years, 51% males) and 2-year follow-up (T2; 89% retention, M<sub>age</sub> = 8.38). Children with no speech or language risk scored higher for T1 and T2 PA, RN, and reading than children with both speech and language risk [Adjusted Mean Difference (AMD) ranged from 11.79 to 21.25]; language risk (AMD 8.37 to 13.58); and speech risk (0.51 to 6.87). No significant differences by cleft type or child sex.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"61-85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139984392","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}
Akın Tahıllıoğlu, I Layda Baranokğlu Sevin, Zeynep I Rem Erbasan, Seda Kanmaz, Hasan Tekgül, Eyüp Sabri Ercan
{"title":"The Challenges of Distinguishing Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome from Childhood Absence Epilepsy in Clinical Settings.","authors":"Akın Tahıllıoğlu, I Layda Baranokğlu Sevin, Zeynep I Rem Erbasan, Seda Kanmaz, Hasan Tekgül, Eyüp Sabri Ercan","doi":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2303653","DOIUrl":"10.1080/87565641.2024.2303653","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We evaluated clinical parameters distinguishing cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) and childhood absence epilepsy (CAE). 40 children with CDS, 27 with CAE, and 41 controls aged 7-12 were compared regarding sleep problems, CDS, and ADHD symptoms. CDS-sluggishness symptoms, but not CDS-daydreaming symptoms, were significantly higher in CDS group than CAE group. CDS scale provided a weak discrimination value between CDS and CAE. Sleep problems and ADHD symptoms were similar between the two clinical entities. These findings highlight that CDS and CAE might have overlapping symptoms. 'Daydreaming' symptoms but not 'sluggishness' symptoms seem to be main overlapping manifestations between CDS and CAE.</p>","PeriodicalId":50586,"journal":{"name":"Developmental Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"25-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139514008","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}