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Telomere Length and Symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Children at 6-12 Years
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Irene Campos-Sánchez; Eva María Navarrete-Muñoz; Dries S. Martens; Isolina Riaño-Galán; Aitana Lertxundi; Sabrina Llop; Mónica Guxens; Cristina Rodríguez-Dehli; Nerea Lertxundi; Raquel Soler-Blasco; Martine Vrijheid; Tim S. Nawrot; John Wright; Tiffany C. Yang; Rosie McEachan; Kristine Bjerve Gützkow; Vaia Lida Chatzi; Marina Vafeiadi; Mariza Kampouri; Regina Grazuleviciene; Sandra Andrusaityte; Johanna Lepeule; Desirée Valera-Gran – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2025
Objective: To explore the association between telomere length (TL) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children at 6-12 years. Method: Data from 1,759 children belonging to the HELIX project cohorts and the Asturias, Gipuzkoa and Valencia cohorts of INMA project were included. TL was determined by blood sample using a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Genetic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mothers
The Quality of Everyday Eye Contact in Williams Syndrome: Insights from Cross-Syndrome Comparisons
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Ridley, Ellen; Arnott, Bronia; Riby, Deborah M.; Burt, D. Michael; Hanley, Mary; Leekam, Susan R. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Past research shows that individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) have heightened and prolonged eye contact. Using parent report measures, we examined not only the presence of eye contact but also its qualitative features. Study 1 included individuals with WS (n = 22, ages 6.0-36.3). Study 2 included children with different neurodevelopmental (ND)…
Descriptors: Eye Movements, Congenital Impairments, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Visual-Motor Integration Deficits in 3q29 Deletion Syndrome
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Rebecca M. Pollak; T. Lindsey Burrell; Joseph F. Cubells; Cheryl Klaiman; Melissa M. Murphy; Celine A. Saulnier; Elaine F. Walker; Stormi Pulver White; Jennifer G. Mulle – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
3q29 deletion syndrome (3q29del) is associated with neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental phenotypes. We previously reported that graphomotor weakness is present in up to 78% of individuals with 3q29del. We have now explored nuances of the graphomotor phenotype and its association with other comorbidities in this population. Participants were…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Psychomotor Skills, Visual Perception
Co-Occurring Physical Health Challenges in Neurodivergent Children and Young People: A Topical Review and Recommendation
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Donaghy, Bethany; Moore, David; Green, Jane – Child Care in Practice, 2023
Background: Neurodivergence has been established as associated with a significant number of co-occurring physical conditions, particularly for autistic individuals who are at risk for increased pain, hypermobility (including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) and gastrointestinal problems. However, data, so far, has been focused on adults and generally…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Comorbidity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder