We aimed to assess which comorbid problems (oppositional defiant behaviors, anxiety, autistic traits, motor coordination problems, and reading problems) were most associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); to determine whether these comorbid problems shared executive and motor problems on an endophenotype level with ADHD; and to determine whether executive functioning (EF)...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of increasing levels of inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and oppositional/defiant behaviors at age 7 years on academic achievement at age 16 years. METHOD In a population-based sample of 7-year-old children in England, information was obtained about inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and oppositional/defiant behaviors (using parent and teacher r...

It is presented the outcome of a clinical study conducted on children subjected to violent conditions treated with homeopathy. The approach employed was unicist, according parameters criteria supplied by Hahnemann, Kent and Elizalde. They were also through evolution, as well Questionnaire Conners SNAP-IV, for Attention Deficit Disorder Hyperactivity Impulsivity (ADDHI), diagnostic Behavior Oppo...

Conduct disorder is a common childhood psychiatric problem that has an increased incidence in adolescence. The primary diagnostic features of conduct disorder include aggression, theft, vandalism, violations of rules and/or lying. For a diagnosis, these behaviors must occur for at least a six-month period. Conduct disorder has a multifactorial etiology that includes biologic, psychosocial and f...

BACKGROUND The main source of information about children's masturbation is more on the basis of case reports. Due to the lack of consistent and accurate information. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine prevalence and underlying factors of masturbation and its comorbidity with psychiatric disorders in children. METHODS In this descriptive-analytical study, among the children referred to ...

BACKGROUND Despite the inclusion of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) in DSM-5, little empirical data exist on the disorder. We estimated rates, co-morbidity, correlates and early childhood predictors of DMDD in a community sample of 6-year-olds. METHOD DMDD was assessed in 6-year-old children (n = 462) using a parent-reported structured clinical interview. Age 6 years correlates ...