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Being involved in bullying places a child at risk of poor psychosocial and educational outcomes. ... more Being involved in bullying places a child at risk of poor psychosocial and educational outcomes. This study aimed to examine the profile of behavioural, emotional and social functioning for two subtypes of bullying: direct and indirect (relational). Pupils aged between 7 and 11 years completed sociometric measures of social inclusion and bullying behaviour to identify 192 pupils considered to be involved in either direct or indirect, both or neither type of bullying.

As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. Character... more As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. Characterised by a triad of social communication difficulties, these children exhibit impairment in communication and socialisation, and restricted and repetitive interests, movements and activities. This article will discuss the distinction between autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder.

In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of pupils with autism spectr... more In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of pupils with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) attending mainstream schools. However, particular concerns have been expressed about their inclusion, focused on an increased risk of peer rejection and lack of staff knowledge about appropriate teaching approaches. Parental views of inclusive placements are consistently more positive where there is an ASD resource base in the school.

This report, produced by Dr Eileen Vizard and colleagues from the National Society for the Preven... more This report, produced by Dr Eileen Vizard and colleagues from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), is a comprehensive report of a seminar held in November 2007, which brought together national and international academics and practitioners, in the field of childhood conduct disorders, prevention and treatment of antisocial behaviour and the emergence of anti-social personality disorder.

Abstract The Russian School Twin Registry (RSTR) was established in 2012, supported by a grant fr... more Abstract The Russian School Twin Registry (RSTR) was established in 2012, supported by a grant from the Government of the Russian Federation. The main aim of the registry is to contribute to Progress in Education through Gene-Environment Studies (PROGRESS). The formation of the registry is ongoing and it is expected that most schools in the Russian Federation (approximately 50,000 schools) will contribute data to the registry.

As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. The previ... more As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. The previous article of this two-part series discussed the distinction between autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder, and examined the assessment process. This article looks at potential differential diagnoses that must be considered, as well as conditions associated with autism. Many theories about the causes of autism have been suggested, including the MMR vaccine.

An initial evaluation of the utility of designing an intervention to address neuroscience-based s... more An initial evaluation of the utility of designing an intervention to address neuroscience-based subtyping of children who have conduct problems was undertaken in this pilot study. Drawing on the literature on callous–unemotional traits, a novel intervention programme,'Let's Get Smart', was implemented in a school for children with social emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Abstract: This paper presents a novel school-based intervention programme for children with chron... more Abstract: This paper presents a novel school-based intervention programme for children with chronic and severe emotional and behavioural difficulties. The main aim of the programme is to reduce conduct problems and to increase prosocial behaviours. The ultimate aim of such a programme is to help pupils with severe and chronic conduct problems back on track to mainstream education.

Neuroimaging studies on adult psychopaths have shown white matter abnormalities in fronto-tempora... more Neuroimaging studies on adult psychopaths have shown white matter abnormalities in fronto-temporal neural circuitry critical for emotional processing, but it is not known if children who show psychopathic tendencies exhibit white matter abnormalities. In this study, we found that boys with psychopathic tendencies showed decreased white matter concentration (WMC) compared with typically developing boys.

Research on bullying and victimization, especially in school settings, has become an important ar... more Research on bullying and victimization, especially in school settings, has become an important area of developmental research, with strong practical implications. In this article we overview some considerations from neuropsychology, quantitative genetics, developmental neuroscience, we discuss CU traits and conduct problems, individual, group, class and school levels of analysis, developmental changes by age and context, and cross-cultural aspects.

Abstract A series of neuroimaging studies have reported structural differences in several subcort... more Abstract A series of neuroimaging studies have reported structural differences in several subcortical and frontal systems in individuals with stable antisocial behavior (sASB). Specifically, differences have been observed in the prefrontal and temporal cortices (eg, amygdala and hippocampus). However, the sASB population is typically characterized by co-occurring hyperactivity—inattention symptoms and low cognitive ability.

Abstract Some behavioural overlap exists between psychopathic tendencies and autistic traits, and... more Abstract Some behavioural overlap exists between psychopathic tendencies and autistic traits, and both phenotypes are thought to be associated with problems in empathy. However, the broad behavioural profiles and the cognitive-affective deficits associated with the two conditions are at least partly separable. The main aim of this study was to assess the extent to which the aetiology of psychopathic tendencies is independent of autistic traits.

Objective: Although early-onset conduct problems predict both psychiatric and health problems in ... more Objective: Although early-onset conduct problems predict both psychiatric and health problems in adult life, little research has been done to index neural correlates of conduct problems. Emerging research suggests that a subgroup of children with conduct problems and elevated levels of callous-unemotional traits may be genetically vulnerable to manifesting disturbances in neural reactivity to emotional stimuli indexing distress.

Many studies have demonstrated that brain imaging measures are under considerable genetic control... more Many studies have demonstrated that brain imaging measures are under considerable genetic control [2]. While there are a variety of tools to estimate heritability, currently few are implemented in imaging setting. Heritability is defined to be the proportion of phenotypic variance explained by additive genetic effects in classical ACE model for twin studies, which decomposes the phenotypic variance into three parts [6]: additive genetic variance (A), common environmental variance (C) and unique environmental variance (E).

Abstract Callous and unemotional (CU) traits provide researchers and clinicians with an additiona... more Abstract Callous and unemotional (CU) traits provide researchers and clinicians with an additional dimension when assessing children displaying early-onset conduct problems. Evidence from genetic, brain and cognitive studies to date suggests that antisocial children with psychopathic personality traits are genetically more vulnerable to antisocial behaviour than their antisocial peers.

Skip to content. Taylor & Francis Online: Librarians; Authors & Editors; Societies. Register; Sig... more Skip to content. Taylor & Francis Online: Librarians; Authors & Editors; Societies. Register; Sign in; Mobile. Home; Browse; Products; Redeem a voucher; Shortlist; Shopping Cart Cart. The online platform for Taylor & Francis Group content. Search. Advanced Search Within current journal Entire site. Home > List of Issues > Table of Contents > Referees for Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 2012. Browse journal. View all volumes and issues. Current issue. Forthcoming articles. Most read articles. Most cited articles.

Being involved in bullying places a child at risk of poor psychosocial and educational outcomes. ... more Being involved in bullying places a child at risk of poor psychosocial and educational outcomes. This study aimed to examine the profile of behavioural, emotional and social functioning for two subtypes of bullying: direct and indirect (relational). Pupils aged between 7 and 11 years completed sociometric measures of social inclusion and bullying behaviour to identify 192 pupils considered to be involved in either direct or indirect, both or neither type of bullying.

As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. Character... more As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. Characterised by a triad of social communication difficulties, these children exhibit impairment in communication and socialisation, and restricted and repetitive interests, movements and activities. This article will discuss the distinction between autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder.

In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of pupils with autism spectr... more In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of pupils with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) attending mainstream schools. However, particular concerns have been expressed about their inclusion, focused on an increased risk of peer rejection and lack of staff knowledge about appropriate teaching approaches. Parental views of inclusive placements are consistently more positive where there is an ASD resource base in the school.

This report, produced by Dr Eileen Vizard and colleagues from the National Society for the Preven... more This report, produced by Dr Eileen Vizard and colleagues from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), is a comprehensive report of a seminar held in November 2007, which brought together national and international academics and practitioners, in the field of childhood conduct disorders, prevention and treatment of antisocial behaviour and the emergence of anti-social personality disorder.

Abstract The Russian School Twin Registry (RSTR) was established in 2012, supported by a grant fr... more Abstract The Russian School Twin Registry (RSTR) was established in 2012, supported by a grant from the Government of the Russian Federation. The main aim of the registry is to contribute to Progress in Education through Gene-Environment Studies (PROGRESS). The formation of the registry is ongoing and it is expected that most schools in the Russian Federation (approximately 50,000 schools) will contribute data to the registry.

As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. The previ... more As many as six in every 1000 children may be affected by an autistic spectrum disorder. The previous article of this two-part series discussed the distinction between autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder, and examined the assessment process. This article looks at potential differential diagnoses that must be considered, as well as conditions associated with autism. Many theories about the causes of autism have been suggested, including the MMR vaccine.

An initial evaluation of the utility of designing an intervention to address neuroscience-based s... more An initial evaluation of the utility of designing an intervention to address neuroscience-based subtyping of children who have conduct problems was undertaken in this pilot study. Drawing on the literature on callous–unemotional traits, a novel intervention programme,'Let's Get Smart', was implemented in a school for children with social emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Abstract: This paper presents a novel school-based intervention programme for children with chron... more Abstract: This paper presents a novel school-based intervention programme for children with chronic and severe emotional and behavioural difficulties. The main aim of the programme is to reduce conduct problems and to increase prosocial behaviours. The ultimate aim of such a programme is to help pupils with severe and chronic conduct problems back on track to mainstream education.

Neuroimaging studies on adult psychopaths have shown white matter abnormalities in fronto-tempora... more Neuroimaging studies on adult psychopaths have shown white matter abnormalities in fronto-temporal neural circuitry critical for emotional processing, but it is not known if children who show psychopathic tendencies exhibit white matter abnormalities. In this study, we found that boys with psychopathic tendencies showed decreased white matter concentration (WMC) compared with typically developing boys.

Research on bullying and victimization, especially in school settings, has become an important ar... more Research on bullying and victimization, especially in school settings, has become an important area of developmental research, with strong practical implications. In this article we overview some considerations from neuropsychology, quantitative genetics, developmental neuroscience, we discuss CU traits and conduct problems, individual, group, class and school levels of analysis, developmental changes by age and context, and cross-cultural aspects.

Abstract A series of neuroimaging studies have reported structural differences in several subcort... more Abstract A series of neuroimaging studies have reported structural differences in several subcortical and frontal systems in individuals with stable antisocial behavior (sASB). Specifically, differences have been observed in the prefrontal and temporal cortices (eg, amygdala and hippocampus). However, the sASB population is typically characterized by co-occurring hyperactivity—inattention symptoms and low cognitive ability.

Abstract Some behavioural overlap exists between psychopathic tendencies and autistic traits, and... more Abstract Some behavioural overlap exists between psychopathic tendencies and autistic traits, and both phenotypes are thought to be associated with problems in empathy. However, the broad behavioural profiles and the cognitive-affective deficits associated with the two conditions are at least partly separable. The main aim of this study was to assess the extent to which the aetiology of psychopathic tendencies is independent of autistic traits.

Objective: Although early-onset conduct problems predict both psychiatric and health problems in ... more Objective: Although early-onset conduct problems predict both psychiatric and health problems in adult life, little research has been done to index neural correlates of conduct problems. Emerging research suggests that a subgroup of children with conduct problems and elevated levels of callous-unemotional traits may be genetically vulnerable to manifesting disturbances in neural reactivity to emotional stimuli indexing distress.

Many studies have demonstrated that brain imaging measures are under considerable genetic control... more Many studies have demonstrated that brain imaging measures are under considerable genetic control [2]. While there are a variety of tools to estimate heritability, currently few are implemented in imaging setting. Heritability is defined to be the proportion of phenotypic variance explained by additive genetic effects in classical ACE model for twin studies, which decomposes the phenotypic variance into three parts [6]: additive genetic variance (A), common environmental variance (C) and unique environmental variance (E).

Abstract Callous and unemotional (CU) traits provide researchers and clinicians with an additiona... more Abstract Callous and unemotional (CU) traits provide researchers and clinicians with an additional dimension when assessing children displaying early-onset conduct problems. Evidence from genetic, brain and cognitive studies to date suggests that antisocial children with psychopathic personality traits are genetically more vulnerable to antisocial behaviour than their antisocial peers.