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Coben, Robert; Myers, Thomas E. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Objective: This study was the first to investigate the efficacy of long wave infrared (LWIR) imaging as a diagnostic tool for ADHD. Method: with ADHD and a high level of specificity (94%) in discriminating those with ADHD from those with other diagnoses. The overall classification rate was 73.16%. This was indicative of a high level of…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Validity, Attention Deficit Disorders, Diagnostic Tests
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Miller, Gregory A.; Elbert, Thomas; Sutton, Bradley P.; Heller, Wendy – Psychological Assessment, 2007
The authors review the reasons for the contrast between the remarkable advances that hemodynamic and electromagnetic imaging of the human brain appear capable of delivering in clinical practice in psychology and their very limited penetration into practice to date. Both the heritages of the relevant technologies and the historical orientation of…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Brain, Clinical Psychology, Diagnostic Tests
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Evers, Kathinka; Kilander, Lena; Lindau, Maria – Brain and Cognition, 2007
The objective of this study was to suggest a new formulation of the core research diagnostic consensus criterion ''loss of insight'' in frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Eight patients with FTD (diagnoses made by interviews, medical and neuropsychological examination, CT scan, and regional cerebral glucose metabolism measured by positron emission…
Descriptors: Dementia, Patients, Brain, Research Methodology
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Taylor, Eric; Rogers, Jody Warner – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2005
Background: Knowledge of genetic influences, on developmental disorders such as autism spectrum, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities, has increased the opportunities for understanding the influences of the early environment. Methods: This paper provides a selective, narrative review for clinicians of the effects of…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Investigations, Autism, Learning Disabilities