Article
Psychology, Educational
Orit Herzberg, Katelyn K. Fletcher, Jacob L. Schatz, Karen E. Adolph, Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda
Summary: Object play is crucial for infant development, but little is known about natural play at home. A study found that infants have short and varied object interactions at home, which consume most of their time. This type of exuberant object play may help infants learn object properties, improve motor skills, and grow in cognitive, social, and language domains.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Stephen P. Hinshaw, Phuc T. Nguyen, Sinclaire M. O'Grady, Emily A. Rosenthal
Summary: ADHD in females is often diagnosed at lower rates compared to males, but this gender difference narrows in adulthood. Females with ADHD primarily display symptoms of inattention and internalizing issues, while males tend to exhibit hyperactive-impulsive symptoms and externalizing problems. The clinical versus nonreferred nature of samples heavily influences sex differences in ADHD symptoms and related outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Emma Soneson, Stephen Puntis, Nikki Chapman, Karen L. Mansfield, Peter B. Jones, Mina Fazel
Summary: Relatively little research has been done on children and young people whose mental health and wellbeing improved during the Covid-19 lockdown. In this study, one-third of the participating CYP reported improved mental wellbeing during the first UK national lockdown. These CYP had better relationships with friends and family, experienced less loneliness and exclusion, faced reduced bullying, managed school tasks better, and engaged in more sleep and exercise compared to their peers who reported no change or deterioration in mental wellbeing. Understanding why these CYP fared better during lockdown and finding ways to sustain these positive experiences beyond the pandemic can contribute to promoting the future mental health and wellbeing of school-aged CYP.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Pedro Andreo-Martinez, Maria Rubio-Aparicio, Julio Sanchez-Meca, Alejandro Veas, Agustin Ernesto Martinez-Gonzalez
Summary: This study found lower relative abundance of Streptococcus and Bifidobacterium genera in the gut microbiota of children with ASD. The Bifidobacterium genera play a significant role in ASD, but differences between studies are attributed to factors such as reporting bias.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Connor Tom Keating, Lydia Hickman, Joan Leung, Ruth Monk, Alicia Montgomery, Hannah Heath, Sophie Sowden
Summary: There has been a lot of debate about what language should be used to talk about autism. Our study assessed the language preferences of 654 English-speaking autistic individuals from multiple different countries and found that there is no universally accepted way to talk about autism. The most popular terms varied between countries, but there were some consistent preferences. The findings emphasize the importance of respecting personal preferences when discussing autism.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Catherine R. Glenn, Evan M. Kleiman, Jaclyn C. Kearns, Angela C. Santee, Erika C. Esposito, Yeates Conwell, Linda J. Alpert-Gillis
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of intensive ecological momentary assessment (EMA) among high-risk suicidal youth following acute psychiatric care. The results show that adolescents and their parents had a positive overall experience in the study, the surveys were minimally burdensome, and the study procedures did not result in adverse outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Anders Dechsling, Stian Orm, Tamara Kalandadze, Stefan Sutterlin, Roald A. oien, Frederick Shic, Anders Nordahl-Hansen
Summary: Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies show promise in social skills interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but current research primarily focuses on children and adolescents with few studies targeting young children or adults. Additionally, there is a low number of participants with ASD, and female participants are underrepresented in the included studies. Further research with more rigorous designs and evidence-based intervention strategies is needed in this area.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Patrick Dwyer
Summary: This paper introduces the concepts of neurodiversity and the neurodiversity approaches towards disability, and discusses how confusion regarding the meaning of these concepts exacerbates debate and conflict surrounding the neurodiversity approaches. The paper acknowledges the contributions of both individual and society to disability, and addresses other controversies and issues related to neurodiversity. Finally, the paper provides recommendations for developmental researchers interested in conducting neurodiversity-aligned research.
Editorial Material
Psychology, Developmental
Dana Miller-Cotto, Leann V. Smith, Aubrey H. Wang, Andrew D. Ribner
Summary: The essay aims to provide a culturally responsive perspective on executive functions for minoritized children and families, while also identifying myths and counterarguments to advance research in this field for the benefit of minoritized populations.
INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Zachary C. K. Hawes, Katie A. Gilligan-Lee, Kelly S. Mix
Summary: Prior research has shown a strong relationship between spatial and mathematical skills. This meta-analysis examines the effects of spatial training on mathematics performance. The results suggest that spatial training can improve mathematical understanding, with age, use of concrete materials, and type of transfer moderating the effects.
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Edgar Hoehne, Anna Swantje van der Meer, Inge Kamp-Becker, Hanna Christiansen
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing focus on the mental health of unaccompanied minor refugees (UMR). This review summarizes and evaluates existing research on specific risk and protective factors for the mental health of UMR. It identifies stressful life events as the most evaluated risk factor, while a stable environment and social support are protective factors. This review helps improve understanding and provides valuable information for targeted treatment and prevention strategies.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
David Coghill, Tobias Banaschewski, Samuele Cortese, Philip Asherson, Daniel Brandeis, Jan Buitelaar, David Daley, Marina Danckaerts, Ralf W. Dittmann, Manfred Doepfner, Maite Ferrin, Chris Hollis, Martin Holtmann, Santosh Paramala, Edmund Sonuga-Barke, Cesar Soutullo, Hans-Christoph Steinhausen, Saskia van der Oord, Ian C. K. Wong, Alessandro Zuddas, Emily Simonoff
Summary: ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents, and timely interventions are a priority. However, current research reports and reviews on interventions for ADHD often lack consistency and are difficult to interpret. Clinicians need to consider methodological issues and gaps in the evidence when evaluating treatments for ADHD.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Natalie I. Berger, Allison L. Wainer, Jocelyn Kuhn, Karen Bearss, Shana Attar, Alice S. Carter, Lisa V. Ibanez, Brooke R. Ingersoll, Hannah Neiderman, Sabine Scott, Wendy L. Stone
Summary: This report discusses five virtual instruments available for diagnosing ASD in toddlers aged 12-36 months during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on synchronous virtual assessments conducted by clinicians guiding caregivers through assessment activities. Comparisons are made on various dimensions to aid instrument selection for clinical and research purposes.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Xiangyu Tao, Celia B. Fisher
Summary: This study examined the impact of social media use on racial discrimination exposure and mental health issues among youth of color, finding that both individual and vicarious social media racial discrimination increased depressive symptoms and drug use problems. Strategies are needed to mitigate the effects of social media racial discrimination and support adolescents' racial justice civic engagement and mental health.
JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Pim Cuijpers, Eirini Karyotaki, Marketa Ciharova, Clara Miguel, Hisashi Noma, Yvonne Stikkelbroek, John R. Weisz, Toshi A. Furukawa
Summary: Meta-analyses demonstrate the effectiveness of psychotherapies in treating depression in children and adolescents. However, more than 60% of youth receiving therapy do not respond, highlighting the need for more effective treatments and strategies.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Eric Fombonne, Leigh Coppola, Sarah Mastel, Brian J. O'Roak
Summary: The SPARK cohort study validated the accuracy of self-reported and caregiver-reported autism diagnoses by cross-referencing with electronic medical records, showing good consistency and confirming the validity of clinical information in the SPARK database.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Phillip L. Hammack, Sam D. Hughes, Julianne M. Atwood, Elliot M. Cohen, Richard C. Clark
Summary: The study found that adolescents are using nonbinary gender identity labels, especially in high-support communities, and that those assigned female at birth are more comfortable with diverse gender expression. Plurisexual and asexual labels are also commonly used among adolescents, especially those assigned female at birth.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Caryn R. R. Rodgers, Michael William Flores, Obioesio Bassey, Jenna M. Augenblick, Benjamin Le Cook
Summary: This study examines trends in mental health care use for Black and Latinx children and adolescents. It found that there was a decrease in mental health care use among Black youth, while White and Latinx youth saw an increase. Disparities were observed in the use of mental health care, psychotropic medications, and mental health expenditures between different racial groups. The study highlights the need for tailored outreach and treatment strategies for youth of color.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Nastasja M. de Graaf, Thomas D. Steensma, Polly Carmichael, Doug P. VanderLaan, Madison Aitken, Peggy T. Cohen-Kettenis, Annelou L. C. de Vries, Baudewijntje P. C. Kreukels, Lori Wasserman, Hayley Wood, Kenneth J. Zucker
Summary: The study found that gender and sexually diverse adolescents, particularly those who were assigned female at birth, are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Suicidality among transgender adolescents varied between clinics and was strongly associated with general behavioral and emotional problems. The relative risk of suicidality in transgender adolescents was higher compared to non-referred adolescents, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Maggi A. Price, John R. Weisz, Sarah McKetta, Nathan L. Hollinsaid, Micah R. Lattanner, Allecia E. Reid, Mark L. Hatzenbuehler
Summary: This study investigates whether anti-Black cultural racism moderates the efficacy of psychotherapy interventions among youth. The findings show that psychotherapies tested with samples of majority-Black youth are significantly less effective in states with higher levels of anti-Black cultural racism.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
