2018
Neurocognitive correlates of treatment response in children with Tourette's Disorder
Chang SW, McGuire JF, Walkup JT, Woods DW, Scahill L, Wilhelm S, Peterson AL, Dziura J, Piacentini J. Neurocognitive correlates of treatment response in children with Tourette's Disorder. Psychiatry Research 2018, 261: 464-472. PMID: 29407718, PMCID: PMC5809184, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.12.066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderBehavior therapyNeurocognitive functioningCo-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderPerformance speedTourette's disorderBrief neurocognitive batteryDeficit hyperactivity disorderBehavior therapy groupSmall negative associationNeurocognitive predictorsNeurocognitive correlatesCognitive functioningNeurocognitive batteryHabit learningPositive treatment responseHyperactivity disorderMotor inhibitionGroup differencesNeurocognitive statusFunctioningGreater baselineMemoryYouthNegative association
2016
Moderators of Parent Training for Disruptive Behaviors in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lecavalier L, Smith T, Johnson C, Bearss K, Swiezy N, Aman MG, Sukhodolsky DG, Deng Y, Dziura J, Scahill L. Moderators of Parent Training for Disruptive Behaviors in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2016, 45: 1235-1245. PMID: 27917460, PMCID: PMC5459681, DOI: 10.1007/s10802-016-0233-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHome Situations QuestionnaireAutism spectrum disorderParent education programAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderParent trainingAberrant Behavior Checklist-Irritability subscaleSpectrum disorderClinical Global Impressions-Improvement scaleDisruptive behaviorOppositional defiant disorder symptomsASD symptom severityLow anxiety groupDeficit hyperactivity disorderYoung childrenADHD groupASD severityHyperactivity disorderAnxiety groupDisorder symptomsPotential moderatorsSituations QuestionnaireNoncompliant behaviorAge 3ModeratorSymptom severity
2015
Extended-Release Guanfacine for Hyperactivity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Scahill L, McCracken JT, King BH, Rockhill C, Shah B, Politte L, Sanders R, Minjarez M, Cowen J, Mullett J, Page C, Ward D, Deng Y, Loo S, Dziura J, McDougle CJ. Extended-Release Guanfacine for Hyperactivity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2015, 172: 1197-1206. PMID: 26315981, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2015.15010055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtended-release guanfacineModal doseGuanfacine groupWeek 8Common adverse eventsAutism spectrum disorderWeeks of treatmentAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderDeficit hyperactivity disorderPlacebo groupAdverse eventsBlood pressurePlacebo subjectsClinical trialsSpectrum disorderPlaceboGuanfacineHyperactivityPulse rateHyperactivity disorderGroup differencesMotor planningWeeksBrief cognitive batteryDisorders