Stimulation seeking and hyperactivity in children with ADHD

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The effects of context on activity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were examined, to determine at what rate hyperactivity in ADHD varies during fixed time conditions. It is concluded that children with ADHD benefit from extra nontemporal stimulation, and that the effect is stronger for symptoms of hyperactivity. Children with ADHD also appeared to use more varied behavior to produce nontemporal stimulation.

Author: Antrop, Inge, Roeyers, Herbert, Van Oost, Paulette, Buysse, Ann
Child psychology

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Advancing advanced mind-reading tests: empathic accuracy in adults with a pervasive developmental disorder

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A study of high-functioning adults with a pervasive developmental disorder is presented with emphasis on their empathic accuracy. Advanced mind-reading tests were used and the results of normal adults compared to this group.

Author: Roeyers, Herbert, Buysse, Ann, Ponnet, Koen, Pichal, Bert
Testing, Autism, Adults, Empathy

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ADHD and delay aversion: The influence of non-temporal stimulation on choice for delayed rewards

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A group of children with a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a group with a diagnosis of high-functioning autism (HFA) and a normal control group were compared on an experimental paradigm giving repeated choices between small and immediate and large delays rewards. Results support the delay aversion hypothesis by showing that ADHD children choose delay rewards less than normal controls and high functioning autism children but show normal levels of choice when stimulation is added during delay.

Author: Antrop, Inge, Roeyers, Herbert, Verte, Sylvie, Baeyens, Dieter, Stock, Pieter, Wiersema, Jan Roelt
Diagnosis, Childhood mental disorders, Child psychopathology, Minimal brain dysfunction in children

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Subjects list: Research, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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