Search for dissertations about: "adhd thesis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 180 swedish dissertations containing the words adhd thesis.
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1. Auditory Distraction in ADHD : From Behaviour to the Brain
Abstract : ADHD is a heterogenous disorder encompassing neurodevelopmental deficits in cognitive control. Auditory distraction is a common clinically reported symptom in ADHD, yet empirical research investigating the manifestation of auditory distraction in the disorder is remarkably scarce. READ MORE
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2. ADHD Symptoms : Objective Performance and Subject Perspective
Abstract : ADHD research has mainly focused on objective performance measures. Performance, however, is only one aspect of functioning. Other aspects of how individuals function are their personal experiences and their evaluations of those experiences. READ MORE
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3. Clinical Perspectives on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Long-term, Naturalistic Follow-ups in Childhood and in Adulthood
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the long-term outcome of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in childhood and in adulthood, as it is presented in typical patients in real-world settings. Study I assessed treatment outcome and predictive factors after 1 year in 253 children with ADHD. READ MORE
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4. ADHD and stress : Diurnal cortisol levels, early psychosocial adversity and perceived stress
Abstract : The Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis (HPA-axis) with its end product cortisol mediates the physiological response to stress thereby promoting mobilization of energy. The cortisol levels follow a diurnal rhythm with a distinct awakening response. READ MORE
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5. ADHD in adolescence : Evaluation of a structured skills training group and associated predictors of functional impairment
Abstract : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is related to difficulties with self-control and functional impairment across several life domains. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been recommended for adolescents with ADHD, but evidence of its effectiveness remains scarce. READ MORE