Sherab Tsheringla, MBBS
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About
Research
Publications
2023
On the relation between interoceptive attention and health anxiety: Distinguishing adaptive and maladaptive bodily awareness
Trevisan D, Tsheringla S, McPartland J. On the relation between interoceptive attention and health anxiety: Distinguishing adaptive and maladaptive bodily awareness. Cogent Psychology 2023, 10: 2262855. DOI: 10.1080/23311908.2023.2262855.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInteroceptive attentionHealth anxietyMeasures of worryLower interoceptive accuracyIllness anxiety disorderHierarchical multiple regressionSeries of questionnairesInteroceptive accuracyEmotional constructsInteroceptive mechanismsAnxiety disordersAnxietyOpposite patternCommon measuresMultiple regressionDifferent measuresAttentionMeasuresOnline survey toolAlexithymiaRegression analysisWorryParticipantsCorrelatesConstructs
2022
Combinatorial approaches for treating neuropsychiatric social impairment
Wei D, Tsheringla S, McPartland JC, Allsop AZASA. Combinatorial approaches for treating neuropsychiatric social impairment. Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society B Biological Sciences 2022, 377: 20210051. PMID: 35858103, PMCID: PMC9274330, DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2021.0051.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsSocial impairmentSocial behaviorSocial functionNon-invasive brain stimulationMultiple psychiatric conditionsComplex social behaviorsSocial cognitionSocial skillsSocial dysfunctionSocial domainsPsychiatric conditionsBrain stimulationSpecific aspectsNeurobiologyImpairmentSystems neurobiologyOxytocinTheme issueTranslational evidenceCognitionNeural networkPsychotherapySkillsBehaviorDeficits
2021
A Retrospective Audit (Paper A) and the Effects of Educational Intervention (Paper B) on Attitudes towards Inclusive Education in School Teachers
Savarimuthu M, Innamuri R, Tsheringla S, Shonima A, Mammen P, Alwinneshe M, Russell S, Kuppuraj J. A Retrospective Audit (Paper A) and the Effects of Educational Intervention (Paper B) on Attitudes towards Inclusive Education in School Teachers. Shanlax International Journal Of Education 2021, 9: 141-149. DOI: 10.34293/education.v9i2.3577.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInclusive educationSemi-urban schoolsTeachers' attitudesEffectiveness of educational interventionsPractice of inclusive educationEducational interventionEducation of childrenIntellectual disabilityNegative attitudesClassroom managementSchool teachersATDP scaleAttitude meanEducationSchoolteachersPositive attitudesTeachersAttitude scoresAttitudesTraining programFavorable attitudesPositive changesDisabilityPracticeComprehensive training program
2019
Psychotic Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy: A Diagnostic Challenge
Savarimuthu M, Tsheringla S, Mammen P. Psychotic Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy: A Diagnostic Challenge. Journal Of Korean Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry 2019, 30: 42-44. PMID: 32595319, PMCID: PMC7289490, DOI: 10.5765/jkacap.180022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychotic symptomsHashimoto's encephalopathyRemission of psychotic symptomsAcute onset psychosisTreated with intravenous corticosteroidsEarly diagnosisAcute psychiatric symptomsThyroid function test resultsAcute behavioural disturbanceMonths of follow-upAnti-thyroid antibody titersAbnormal laboratory investigationsBaseline blood investigationsCerebrospinal fluid examinationEarly diagnosis of HEEpisodes of feverBrain magnetic resonance imagingReferential delusionsDiagnosis of HEFunction test resultsPsychiatric symptomsNeuropsychiatric illnessPsychiatric settingsBehavioral disturbancesPsychiatric center
2018
The Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Original Brief Intellectual Disability Scale and Alternative Models
Mammen P, Asokan M, Russell S, Tsheringla S, Shankar S, Nair M, Russell P. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Original Brief Intellectual Disability Scale and Alternative Models. Indian Journal Of Psychological Medicine 2018, 40: 29-32. PMID: 29403126, PMCID: PMC5795675, DOI: 10.4103/ijpsym.ijpsym_155_17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConfirmatory factor analysisIntellectual disability scaleIntellectual disabilityFactor structureExploratory factor analysisShort versionRoot mean square error of approximationDisability ScaleComparative fit indexFactor analysisFit indicesIdentification of childrenModel fit indicesConstruct validityDisability resourcesPrimary caregiversFactor modelAlternative fit indicesModel fitError of approximationMean Square Error of ApproximationAlternative modelsChildrenScaleBDI
2017
Medication in Autism
Tsheringla S. Medication in Autism. Current Medical Issues 2017, 15: 28-37. DOI: 10.4103/0973-4651.200308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderMedication-based treatmentEarly intervention programsDevelopmental disabilitiesSpectrum disorderAutismBehavioral changesCounseling of caregiversIntervention programsDevelopmental interventionsComorbid conditionsPrimary care physiciansCare of childrenClinical assessmentAdolescentsMedicationPharmacological agentsChildrenFollow-up modelCare physiciansAripiprazoleRisperidonePharmacotherapyDevelopmental trainingEarly referral
2014
Erratum to: A Meta-analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Module-1 for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Tsheringla S, Minju K, Russell S, Mammen P, Russell P, Nair M. Erratum to: A Meta-analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Module-1 for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Indian Journal Of Pediatrics 2014, 81: 193-195. DOI: 10.1007/s12098-014-1645-7.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersA Meta-analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Module-1 for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Tsheringla S, Minju K, Russell S, Mammen P, Russell P, Nair M. A Meta-analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Module-1 for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Indian Journal Of Pediatrics 2014, 81: 187-192. PMID: 25377926, DOI: 10.1007/s12098-014-1627-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnostic odds ratioCumulative diagnostic accuracyDiagnostic accuracyDiagnostic algorithmAutism spectrum disorderMeta-RegressionOdds ratioSROC AUCDiagnosis of autism spectrum disorderMeta-analysisReceiver operating characteristic curveGroup of disordersSpectrum disorderOperating characteristics curveRandom-effects modelMeta-regression analysisCross-sectional studyQuality of studiesPooled specificityGold standardMethodsThe authorsSample sizeResults of sensitivityStudy qualityCharacteristic curveICD-10 and Alternative Diagnostic Criteria for Childhood Autism Among Children with Intellectual Disability
Thomas N, Singh A, Sankaran S, Russell P, Tsheringla S, Viswanathan S, Nair M. ICD-10 and Alternative Diagnostic Criteria for Childhood Autism Among Children with Intellectual Disability. Indian Journal Of Pediatrics 2014, 81: 173-178. PMID: 25297645, DOI: 10.1007/s12098-014-1591-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntellectual disabilityChildhood autismICD-10Symptom clustersClinical diagnosis of autismICD-10 criteriaDiagnosis of autismDiagnosis of childhood autismHigh internal consistencyAccuracy of ICD-10Trainee psychologistsID populationAverage intelligenceDiagnostic criteriaAutismInternal consistencyAlternative criteriaDisabilityClinical diagnosisChildrenSpecial populationChildhoodSymptomsPsychologistsPsychiatristsADD-H-Comprehensive Teacher’s Rating Scale (ACTeRS): A Measure for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Children with Intellectual Disability in India
Tsheringla S, Simon A, Russell P, Shankar S, Russell S, Mammen P, Nair M. ADD-H-Comprehensive Teacher’s Rating Scale (ACTeRS): A Measure for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Children with Intellectual Disability in India. Indian Journal Of Pediatrics 2014, 81: 161-164. PMID: 25265891, DOI: 10.1007/s12098-014-1572-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderDiagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorderADD-H Comprehensive Teacher Rating ScaleTeacher Rating ScaleDeficit hyperactivity disorderRating ScaleOppositional subscaleHyperactivity disorderDivergent validityConvergent validityComprehensive Teacher Rating ScaleChildhood Autism Rating ScaleICD-10 diagnosisAdequate psychometric propertiesTest-re-test reliabilityCriterion validity analysisADD-HAttention deficitIntellectual disabilitySNAP-IVPsychometric propertiesICD-10Criterion validityInternal consistencyValidity analysis
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression in Autism
IRB ID2000035486RolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/31/2025Recruiting Participants
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