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Songül Derin; Idil Altintas; Saliha B. Selman – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2025
Objective: Previous studies have linked ADHD with self-harm, but the processes underlying this association are not fully understood. This research aims to investigate the role of sleep disturbances as a potential pathway between ADHD diagnosis and self-harm behaviors. Materials and Methods: The study included 90 youth aged between 11 and 18 years,…
Descriptors: Sleep, Self Destructive Behavior, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Clinical Diagnosis
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, 2023
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is a federal advisory committee that advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on issues related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was established by the "Children's Health Act of 2000" (Public Law 106-310), reconstituted under the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (CAA;…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Strategic Planning, Clinical Diagnosis, Identification
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Mehtar, Mohamad; Mukaddes, Nahit Motavalli – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Although children and adolescents with developmental disabilities are said to have higher risks of abuse than those without, trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are little examined in those diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Our study aims to assess trauma types, prevalence, risk factors and symptoms; and PTSD in…
Descriptors: Accidents, Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Autism
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Mandell, David S.; Salzer, Mark S. – Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice, 2007
This study identified factors associated with support group participation among families of children with autism. A survey was administered to 1005 caregivers of children with autism in Pennsylvania. Two-thirds of respondents (66.4%) had ever participated in an autism-specific support group. In adjusted analyses, demographic characteristics,…
Descriptors: Parents, Sleep, Self Destructive Behavior, Autism
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2016
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 of April to 2 of May, 2016. Psychology, nowadays, offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology