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“Going through life on hard mode”- The experience of late diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD: a qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article
French, B., & Cassidy, S. (in press). “Going through life on hard mode”- The experience of late diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD: a qualitative study. Autism in Adulthood,

Background – In the UK, over 2.5 million adults with undiagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and ADHD, can face difficulties accessing diagnosis and support. Our qualitative study explores people’s experiences of receiving a diagnos... Read More about “Going through life on hard mode”- The experience of late diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD: a qualitative study.

The impacts associated with having ADHD: an umbrella review (2024)
Journal Article
French, B., Nalbant, G., Wright, H., Sayal, K., Daley, D., Groom, M. J., …Hall, C. L. (2024). The impacts associated with having ADHD: an umbrella review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 15, Article 1343314. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1343314

Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects up to 5% of the population and is characterised by symptoms of impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention. These symptoms are significantly impairing and carry additional risks for... Read More about The impacts associated with having ADHD: an umbrella review.

Pet ownership and grief - Exploring how pet ownership effects owners' mental wellbeing during times of grief, a qualitative pilot study (2023)
Journal Article
French, B., Anctil, Z., Brown, B., & Hall, S. (2023). Pet ownership and grief - Exploring how pet ownership effects owners' mental wellbeing during times of grief, a qualitative pilot study. Pet Behaviour Science, 15, 1-19

Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) have exhibited encouraging outcomes in enhancing human mental health. However, research has investigated the potential benefits of untrained pets for human mental wellbeing, as training animals for AAI can be cost... Read More about Pet ownership and grief - Exploring how pet ownership effects owners' mental wellbeing during times of grief, a qualitative pilot study.

Remote Recruitment Strategy and Structured E-Parenting Support (STEPS) App: Feasibility and Usability Study (2023)
Journal Article
Kostyrka-Allchorne, K., Chu, P., Ballard, C., Lean, N., French, B., Hedstrom, E., …Sonuga-Barke, E. J. (2023). Remote Recruitment Strategy and Structured E-Parenting Support (STEPS) App: Feasibility and Usability Study. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, 6(1), Article e47035. https://doi.org/10.2196/47035

Background: The Structured E-Parenting Support (STEPS) app [1] provides support for parents of children with elevated levels of hyperactivity/impulsivity, inattention, and conduct problems, awaiting clinical assessment by child health services. STEPS... Read More about Remote Recruitment Strategy and Structured E-Parenting Support (STEPS) App: Feasibility and Usability Study.

Risks Associated With Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review (2023)
Journal Article
French, B., Daley, D., Groom, M., & Cassidy, S. (2023). Risks Associated With Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review. Journal of Attention Disorders, 27(12), 1393-1410. https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231176862

Background: The two most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism (ASD)—(ASD/ADHD) strongly impact individuals’ functions. This is worsened when individuals are undiagnosed and risks such as in... Read More about Risks Associated With Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.

The impact of sleep difficulties in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on the family: a thematic analysis (2023)
Journal Article
French, B., Quain, E., Kilgariff, J., Lockwood, J., & Daley, D. (2023). The impact of sleep difficulties in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on the family: a thematic analysis. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 19(10), 1735-1741. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.10662

Background. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex but common neurodevelopmental condition characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity associated with a significant level of academic, social and funct... Read More about The impact of sleep difficulties in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on the family: a thematic analysis.