Joel Nigg

Director, Division of Psychology
Oregon Health and Science University

Dr. Nigg’s research focuses on the underlying mechanisms and causes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan. The primary focus is on cognitive and neuropsychological mechanisms. However, studies of genetics, family dynamics, personality and temperament, environmental toxins, and neuroimaging of ADHD are also ongoing.

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Spectrum

By Joel Nigg

7 February 2012

8 min read

Insights for autism from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder show genetic and neurobiological overlap, which may provide clues to the origin of both disorders, says Joel Nigg.

Spectrum

Insights for autism from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

By Joel Nigg

7 February 2012 | 8 min read

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