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Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre
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Research areas

World-leading research is currently being conducted at the GNC on for example autism, ADHD, motor abnormalities, tics and obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and conduct disorders.

The GNC at Sahlgrenska Academy is a platform for conducting research aimed at developing and establishing new methods for early intervention, examination, investigation and intervention/treatment in the fields of neuropsychiatry and developmental neurology ("ESSENCE", i.e. Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations).

ESSENCE

The ESSENCE concept was coined in 2010 by Professor Gillberg. It is at the heart of all our research.

ESSENCE
ESSENCE, the concept behind our research

Research areas

At the GNC, our researchers across the globe conduct cutting-edge scientific research on a large number of neurodevelopmental disorders.

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
A complete overview of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) by Geir Øgrim.
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Christopher Gillberg gives an overview of Developmental Coordination Disorder, including symptoms, causes and consequences…
Dyslexia and other reading and writing difficulties
What is dyslexia? What is the rate of occurrence? What are the causes and often associated problems? Jakob Åsberg Johnels…
Fragile X
Definition, prevalence, symptoms and treatment of Fragile X are provided by Elisabeth Fernell.
Reactive Attachment Disorder
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder? Helen Minnis provides a detailed answer along with information on frequency, causes,…
Rett Syndrome
Ola Skjeldal gives a detailed overview of Rett syndrome, including a definition of the syndrome, the clinical features and a…
PANS AND PANDAS
Mats Johnson provides a detailed account of what PANDAS/PANS is, along with treatment.
Extreme demand avoidance (EDA/PDA)
Christopher Gillberg provides an overview of Extreme Demand Avoidance/Pathological Demand Avoidance (EDA/PDA). Definition,…
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Björn Kadesjö gives an overview of the diagnosis Oppositional Defiant Disorder, including a definition, causes and treatment.
Anorexia nervosa
Maria Råstam Bergströms overview of anorexia nervosa – definition, prevalence, treatment and outcome.
Sydenham's chorea
Mallika Punukollu explains what exactly Sydenham's chorea is. She also discusses the pathophysiology, prevalence, clinical…
Language disorder/DLD
Carmela Miniscalco introduces the diagnosis language disorder/DLD. What is it? What causes DLD? How is language disorder…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Susanne Bejerot explains the diagnosis Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and gives examples of other obsessive-compulsive…
Tourette syndrome
Nouchine Hadjikhani discusses Tourette syndrome, presentation of Tourette, prevalence, and causes.
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
Clare Allely's detailed account of what Foetal Alcohol Syndrome is, rate of occurrence, causes, core symptoms and frequently…
Mild intellectual disability
A complete overview of Mild intellectual disability, answering frequently asked questions about this diagnosis, provided by…
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Christopher Gillberg's overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) along with frequency, causes and possible features.
Schizophrenia
What is schizophrenia, what is the rate of occurrence, what are the causes and symptoms? Maria Unenge Hallerbäck and Tove…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Susanne Bejerot explains the diagnosis Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and gives examples of other obsessive-compulsive…
Möbius syndrome
Nouchine Hadjikhani provides an in-depth overview of Möbius syndrome
CHARGE syndrome
Elisabeth Fernell's explanation of CHARGE syndrome, including definition, causes and treatment and symptomatic presentation.
Selective mutism
What is selective mutism? What are the characteristics, causes, comorbidities and treatments? Eva Billstedt looks at this…
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