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Early childhood development and neurodevelopmental conditions – Terje Falck-Ytter's research group

We conduct interdisciplinary research aiming to increase our understanding of child development, with a particular focus on neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Terje Falck-Ytter research group leader.
Photo: Lars Wallin

Our research

Our research includes several clinical projects about early development in individuals with autism spectrum conditions and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In two large scale clinical research projects, EASE and PIP, we aim to characterize early development in autism spectrum conditions and ADHD, to improve early diagnosis and individualized support for children and their families. 

We also conduct twin studies of infants and children to understand how genetic and environmental factors contribute to individual differences in brain development and behavior. We use a range of methodologies in our studies, ranging from behavioral testing and interview with parents, to eye tracking/pupillometry and brain imaging.

Cooperation

The group works in close collaboration with the at the department of Psychology at Uppsala University.

Research Projects


 

iTWIN: Twin study of attentional functions
iTWIN is a collaboration between ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, Indiana University (USA) and the University of Gothenburg. The purpose of the study is to understand the contribution of genes and environments to individual differences in attentional functions, assessed with eye tracking. Impairments in such functions are believed to be involved in the development of childhood psychiatric problems such as ADHD and autism.

BATSS
Babytwins Study Sweden (BATSS): A multi-method infant twin study of genetic and environmental factors influencing infant brain and behavioral development

PIP-study: Preschool brain Imaging and Behaviour Project
The Preschool Brain Imaging and Behaviour Project is the first Europe-wide study to track the development of preschool children with and without autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions.

GUT-2-TWIN: A twin study of the human microbiome in infancy

Publications

Selected publications

  • Article: CEREBRAL CORTEX. 2021;31(9):4068-4077
    Darki F; Nystrom P; McAlonan G; Bolte S; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY. 2019;86(8):631-638
    Nystrom P; Thorup E; Bolte S; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: NATURE COMMUNICATIONS. 2018;9(1):1678
    Nystrom P; Gliga T; Jobs EN; Gredeback G; Charman T; Johnson MH; Bolte S; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: CURRENT BIOLOGY. 2017;27(22):3554-3560.e3
    Kennedy DP; D'Onofrio BM; Quinn PD; Bolte S; Lichtenstein P; Falck-Ytter T

All publications from group members

  • Article: JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. 2024;54(11):4091-4101
  • Article: JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. 2024;54(9):3262-3273
    Andersson Konke L; Falck-Ytter T; Jones EJH; Goodwin A; Brocki K
  • Article: AUTISM. 2024;28(7):1677-1689
    Rudling M; Nystrom P; Bussu G; Bolte S; Falck-Ytter T
  • Review: NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS. 2024;161:105689
    Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: INFANCY. 2024;29(3):459-478
    Viktorsson C; Portugal AM; Taylor MJ; Ronald A; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: BEHAVIOR RESEARCH METHODS. 2024;56(3):1900-1915
    Valtakari NV; Hessels RS; Niehorster DC; Viktorsson C; Nystroem P; Falck-Ytter T; Kemner C; Hooge ITC
  • Article: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 2024;14(1):3668
    Viktorsson C; Portugal AM; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR. 2024;8(1):115-124
    Portugal AM; Viktorsson C; Taylor MJ; Mason L; Tammimies K; Ronald A; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 2023;13(1):22072
    Bussu G; Portugal AM; Wilsson L; Kleberg JL; Falck-Ytter T
  • Editorial comment: NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS. 2023;153:105405
    Falck-Ytter T; Bussu G
  • Article: JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. 2023;53(9):3700-3709
    Hedenius M; Hardiansyah I; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 2023;13(1):12878
    Viktorsson C; Valtakari NV; Falck-Ytter T; Hooge ITC; Rudling M; Hessels RS
  • Article: TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY. 2023;13(1):257
    Zuffa S; Schimmel P; Gonzalez-Santana A; Belzer C; Knol J; Bolte S; Falck-Ytter T; Forssberg H; Swann J; Heijtz RD
  • Review: BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY. 2023;94(1):8-17
    Falck-Ytter T; Kleberg JL; Portugal AM; Thorup E
  • Article: INTELLIGENCE. 2023;99:101771
    Bussu G; Taylor M; Tammimies K; Ronald A; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE. 2023;26(4):e13347
    Viktorsson C; Lindskog M; Li D; Tammimies K; Taylor MJ; Ronald A; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY. 2023;6(1):339
    Hardiansyah I; Nystroem P; Taylor MJJ; Bolte S; Ronald A; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: JCPP ADVANCES. 2023;3(1):e12135
    Rudling M; Portugal AM; Bolte S; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY. 2023;64(2):311-319
    Viktorsson C; Portugal AM; Li D; Rudling M; Sanchez MS; Tammimies K; Taylor MJ; Ronald A; Falck-Ytter T
  • Article: JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. 2023;53(1):495-502
    Jonsdottir LK; Neufeld J; Falck-Ytter T; Kleberg JL
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Funding

The work conducted in the lab is supported by grants from the Swedish Research Council, The Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond), the European Union (EU), and ALF-funding.

Keywords:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Autism Spectrum Disorder Neurosciences Psychology (Excluding Applied Psychology)
Content reviewer:
Terje Falck-Ytter
10-10-2024