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Valentin Mbekou
Researcher at Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Publications - 14
Citations - 485
Valentin Mbekou is an academic researcher from Douglas Mental Health University Institute. The author has contributed to research in topics: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder & Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. The author has an hindex of 9, co-authored 14 publications receiving 438 citations. Previous affiliations of Valentin Mbekou include McGill University.
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Perinatal complications in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and their unaffected siblings
Leila Ben Amor,Natalie Grizenko,George Schwartz,Philippe Lageix,Chantal Baron,Marina Ter-Stepanian,Michael Zappitelli,Valentin Mbekou,Ridha Joober +8 more
TL;DR: It is suggested that neonatal complications are probably a nonshared environmental risk factor that may be pathogenic in children with ADHD.
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Fundamental Movement Skills and Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Peer Comparisons and Stimulant Effects
William J. Harvey,Greg Reid,Natalie Grizenko,Valentin Mbekou,Marina Ter-Stepanian,Ridha Joober +5 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that children with ADHD may be at risk for developmental delays in movement skill performance and potential factors underlying the movement skill difficulties are discussed.
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Physical Activity Experiences of Boys with and without ADHD.
William J. Harvey,Greg Reid,Gordon A. Bloom,Kerri L. Staples,Natalie Grizenko,Valentin Mbekou,Marina Ter-Stepanian,Ridha Joober +7 more
TL;DR: Physical activity experiences of 12 age-matched boys with and without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder were explored by converging information from Test of Gross Motor Development-2 assessments and semistructured interviews.
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Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Val 108/158 Met polymorphism does not modulate executive function in children with ADHD
Evan Taerk,Natalie Grizenko,Leila Ben Amor,Philippe Lageix,Valentin Mbekou,Rosherie Deguzman,Adam Torkamanzehi,Marina Ter Stepanian,Chantal Baron,Ridha Joober +9 more
TL;DR: Contrary to the observed association between WCST performance and the Val108/158Met polymorphism of the COMT gene in both healthy and schizophrenic adults, this polymorphism does not appear to modulate executive functions in children with ADHD.
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Academic Self-Concept and Academic Interest Measurement: A Multi-Sample European Study.
TL;DR: In this paper, a study aimed at assessing academic self-concept and academic interest with French and Italian student samples was conducted, and the results indicated a significant and positive correlation between academic selfconcept, academic interest, and academic achievement in both academic subjects.