4d ADHD Translational Research Program
Project Description:
The ADHD Translational Research Program, directed by Dr. Schweitzer, undertakes research activities in etiology, assessment, treatment, and outcomes, using neuroscience and behavioral methods. It offers both neuroscience research activities in ADHD and evidence-based training and treatment models for ADHD throughout the lifespan. Over the next five years, translational research activities in ADHD will expand to: 1) better understand the neural and behavioral trajectory of ADHD during adolescence and emerging adulthood, and emerging psychiatric co-morbidities, academic and occupational functioning; 2) testing compensatory functional behavioral activities in ADHD and explore ways that this compensatory behavior (e.g., fidgeting) might lead to novel treatments; 3) focus on how technology (e.g., virtual reality therapy) can support improved attention in ADHD; 4) investigate the presence and treatment of attentional symptoms in other neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Fragile X, ASD); and 5) explore how the environment relates to ADHD symptoms in the general population.  
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
