2024
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Stereotypical Movement Disorders and Tic Disorders
Vitulano L, Vitulano M, King R, Yazgan M, Leckman J. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Stereotypical Movement Disorders and Tic Disorders. 2024, 1685-1707. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51366-5_45.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDevelopmental coordination disorderStereotypic movement disorderTic disordersCoordination disorderMotor skillsBest practice assessmentsNeurodevelopmental disorder groupMotor disordersMovement disordersSelf-bitingHead bangingNeurobiological disorderMotor behaviorHand flappingDisordersPractical assessmentEarly-onsetNonrhythmic movementsChildrenGroup of conditionsJerking movementsMagnetic resonance imaging techniquesSkillsIndividuals
2023
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Stereotypical Movement Disorders and Tic Disorders
Vitulano L, Vitulano M, King R, Yazgan M, Leckman J. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Stereotypical Movement Disorders and Tic Disorders. 2023, 1-23. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42825-9_45-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStereotypic movement disorderTic disordersDevelopmental coordination disorderMovement disordersMotor disordersCoordination disorderMotor skillsNeurodevelopmental disorder groupMagnetic resonance imaging techniquesBest practice assessmentHead bangingHand flappingNeurobiological disorderDisorder groupMotor behaviorDisordersNonrhythmic movementsSuch childrenPractice assessmentUnwanted attentionChildrenImaging techniquesSkillsYearsRecurrent
2016
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Brain, Body, and Social Intervention for Children With ADHD
Smith SD, Vitulano LA, Katsovich L, Li S, Moore C, Li F, Grantz H, Zheng X, Eicher V, Guloksuz S, Zheng Y, Dong J, Sukhodolsky DG, Leckman JF. A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Brain, Body, and Social Intervention for Children With ADHD. Journal Of Attention Disorders 2016, 24: 780-794. PMID: 27178060, PMCID: PMC5107355, DOI: 10.1177/1087054716647490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntegrated brainComputerized cognitive remediation trainingCognitive remediation trainingSocial interventionsBehavior management strategiesRemediation trainingCognitive trainingMemory taskADHD symptomatologyADHD symptomsNeurocognitive testsTeacher ratingsBlinded clinician ratingGeneralized improvementADHDMultiple group comparisonsClinician ratingsMultiple domainsClinical functioningSignificant treatment effectOutcome measuresGroup comparisonsSecondary outcome measuresChildrenRatings
2011
Coercive and Disruptive Behaviors in Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis
Lebowitz ER, Vitulano LA, Omer H. Coercive and Disruptive Behaviors in Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis. Psychiatry 2011, 74: 362-371. PMID: 22168296, DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2011.74.4.362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFamily accommodationDisruptive behaviorCoercive behaviorPediatric obsessive-compulsive disorderObsessive-compulsive symptom dimensionsObsessive-compulsive childObsessive-compulsive disorderLevel of impairmentChild OCDCompulsive disorderSymptom dimensionsOCDInterview pointsClinical experience pointsSymptom severityTheory methodologyQualitative explorationAdolescentsChildrenEmergent themesSuch situationsParentsExperience pointsTreatment outcomesQualitative analysis
2009
Effects of therapeutic suggestion in children undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial
FORTIER MA, WEINBERG M, VITULANO LA, CHORNEY JM, MARTIN SR, KAIN ZN. Effects of therapeutic suggestion in children undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatric Anesthesia 2009, 20: 90-99. PMID: 20078802, DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2009.03225.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostanesthesia care unitGeneral anesthesiaTherapeutic suggestionsNausea severityOtolaryngological surgeryPositive therapeutic suggestionsStandardized anesthetic procedureGroup differencesOperating room noisePostoperative nauseaCare unitNonpharmacological interventionsAnesthetic proceduresHigh incidenceHealthcare personnelPONVAnesthesiaGroup assignmentTrialsNauseaVomitingSurgeryChildrenSeverityIntervention
2004
Cognitive-Constructivist Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents. TammieRonenCognitive-Constructivist Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents2003PlenumNew York257$65.00 (hardcover).
Vitulano L, Bennett H, Martin A. Cognitive-Constructivist Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents. TammieRonenCognitive-Constructivist Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents2003PlenumNew York257$65.00 (hardcover). Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2004, 43: 919-920. DOI: 10.1097/01.chi.0000125087.35109.2c.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Biopsychosocial issues and risk factors in the family when the child has a chronic illness
Lewis M, Vitulano LA. Biopsychosocial issues and risk factors in the family when the child has a chronic illness. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2003, 12: 389-399. PMID: 12910814, DOI: 10.1016/s1056-4993(03)00024-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic health conditionsChronic illnessHealth conditionsRisk factorsHealthy peersPsychiatric problemsBiopsychosocial issuesSocioeconomic statusBehavioral medicineChildrenIllnessSocial supportClinical demandFamily functioningAmerican childrenAdolescentsPsychological aspectsDiagnosisImpairment
1992
Behavioral Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Trichotillomania
VITULANO L, KING R, SCAHILL L, COHEN D. Behavioral Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Trichotillomania. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1992, 31: 139-146. PMID: 1537765, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199201000-00021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard psychiatric careBehavioral treatment programTreatment modalitiesPsychiatric careBehavior disorderBehavioral treatmentTreatment programPilot findingsRelative safetyTrichotillomaniaBehavioral techniquesPotential effectivenessChildrenAdolescentsUseful rolePatientsPharmacologicalDisfigurementScalpCare
1990
Preventing out-of-home placement for high-risk children.
Vitulano L, Nagler S, Adnopoz J, Grigsby R. Preventing out-of-home placement for high-risk children. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1990, 63: 285-91. PMID: 2275219, PMCID: PMC2589196.Peer-Reviewed Original Research