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Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Psicologia (IP) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Escócia
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Naturalistic interventions that support the development of social communication have the potential to reduce the isolation of autistic children, improve their social connections and increase their quality of life. Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) is an evidence-based and cost-effective parent-mediated intervention designed to support the social-communication development of a…
Approximately 10% to 20% of infants with family history of ADHD and autism develop ADHD symptoms by school age, a proportion considerably higher than the prevalence of ADHD in the general population (5% to 7%). Research shows that these infants tend to show early signs of ADHD as early as the first year of life, including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, compared to infants who…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common and impairing neurodevelopmental conditions. The early identification of infants at risk for developing ASD and/or ADHD and the use of pre-emptive interventions to limit the emergence and impact of symptoms are important preventative strategies to reduce the burden of these disorders. The main ob…
Over the years, with the advance of technology, there has been an increase in the use of mobile devices by children, both for entertainment and to calm crying and even to try to induce sleep. This use has become exacerbated in accordance with the recommendations of the Pediatric Society, which recommends 1 hour of screen time per day. In practice, there are figures that exceed the time st…
Approximately 10 to 20% of infants with a family history of ADHD and autism develop ADHD symptoms by school age, a proportion considerably higher than the prevalence of ADHD in the general population (5 to 7%). Research shows that these infants tend to show early signs of ADHD as early as the first year of life, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, compared to infants wh…
In order to try to adapt socially to their environment and be accepted among their peers, autistic people present compensatory behaviours, characterized as camouflaging. Research on camouflaging and compensation in autism is still scarce, especially in the Brazilian context. Increasing awareness of the use of compensatory strategies in autism can guide future diagnostic and therapeutic gu…
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often face significant challenges in emotional regulation, cognitive and behavioral rigidity, which impacts their social skills and increases vulnerability to risky behaviors. The aim of this project is to explore the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to promote emotional and social regulation skills in individuals with ASD, …
The current proposal for the Communicate Science call aims to expand the scientific communication of the Young Investigator project funded by FAPESP, "Effects of biological and environmental factors and psychosocial intervention on early neurodevelopmental pathways in vulnerable children", known widely by its social name "Projeto Floreah", led by Dr Elizabeth Shephard at the University of…
The current proposal for the Communicate Science call aims to expand the scientific communication of the Young Investigator project funded by FAPESP, "Effects of biological and environmental factors and psychosocial intervention on early neurodevelopmental pathways in vulnerable children", known widely by its social name "Projeto Floreah", led by Dr Elizabeth Shephard at the University of…
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This project investigates how participatory research practices in autism-especially those grounded in co-production with neurodivergent individuals-can be adapted and applied to the Brazilian context. While participatory models are increasingly recognized internationally as essential to producing ethical, impactful, and community-relevant research, their adoption in Brazil remains limited…