Christopher Gillberg
Biographic Data
| ID | 3658989 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Christopher Gillberg |
| GIVEN NAMES | Christopher |
| FAMILY NAME | Gillberg |
| SIGNATURE | GILLBERG C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Gothenburg |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8848-1934 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Pragmatic Language Differences in Conversation Might Differentiate between Autism and Trauma-related Disorders
Preschool Teacher Training on Neurodevelopmental Concerns in Children
Preschool teacher training (TT) about children's neurodevelopmental concerns consisted of six monthly workshops and one booster session 3 months after the sixth session that lasted 90–105 min each. Each teacher was responsible for one child and provided different interventions between sessions. A questionnaire was administered pre‐ and post‐workshop. Of the 46 participants, we analyzed the results of 44. The Total Deviance/Difficulties score on t…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the final of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the types of treatment being implemented among adolescents with GD, the age when different treatment types are instigated, and any outcomes measured within adolescence. Having searched PROSPERO and the Coch…
Autism under the umbrella of Essence
This brief article gives a short overview of "comorbidity" in autism. The most common co-occurring disorders will be presented and discussed within the context of ESSENCE (Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations), a concept that provides a holistic perspective for neurodevelopmental disorders. The ESSENCE concept also considers the heterogeneous and changing clinical panorama of developmental disorders over …
Perceived child impairment and the ‘autism epidemic’
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased substantially across the world. Much - or even most - prevalence increase seems to reflect changes in diagnostic practice and ascertainment. A key part of ASD assessment is to document that the relevant symptoms are associated with clinical impairment. The aim of the present study is to capitalize on a nationwide longitudinal study spanning 15 consecutive birth y…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the research literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to adequately inform clinical decision making. In the first of a series of three papers, this study sought to systematically review published evidence regarding: the prevalence of GD in adolescence; the proportions of natal males/females with GD in adolescence and whether this changed over time; and the pattern of age at (a) onset (b) re…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the second of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the extent and nature of mental health problems recorded in adolescents presenting for clinical intervention for GD. Having searched PROSPERO and the Cochrane library for existing systematic rev…
Development of a parent-reported screening tool for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (Arfid)
The prevalence of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in the general child population is still largely unknown and validated screening instruments are lacking. The aims of this study were (1) to investigate the prevalence of children screening positive for ARFID in a Japanese birth cohort using a newly developed parent-reported screening tool, (2) to estimate the prevalence of children with ARFID experiencing physical versus psychos…
Anorexia nervosa and autism
BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa (AN) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be phenotypically and etiologically linked. However, due to the absence of prospective studies, it remains unclear whether the elevation of autistic traits in AN is evident in early childhood. Here, we prospectively investigated autistic traits before and after the first diagnosis of AN. METHODS: In a population-based sample of 5,987 individuals (52.4% female) from the Child…
Narrative Skills in Primary School Children with Autism in Relation to Language and Nonverbal Temporal Sequencing
Recent research has suggested that temporal sequencing of narrative events might be a domain-general ability that underlies oral narrative capacities. The current study investigated this issue in a group of children with known pragmatic and narrative difficulties, namely Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We hypothesized (1) that children with ASD (n = 45) would retell narratives of poorer quality than both chronological age-matched (CAM) children a…
Assessing False-Belief Understanding in Children with Autism Using a Computer Application
We have developed a False-Belief (FB) understanding task for use on a computer tablet, trying to assess FB understanding in a less social way. It is based on classical FB protocols, and additionally includes a manipulation of language in an attempt to explore the facilitating effect of linguistic support during FB processing. Specifically, the FB task was presented in three auditory conditions: narrative, silent, and interference. The task was as…
What do child characteristics contribute to outcomes from care
Computerized Training of Working Memory in Children With ADHD-A Randomized, Controlled Trial
A six-year follow-up study of anorexia nervosa subjects with teenage onset
Clinical Child Neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychiatry is a rapidly expanding field, linking the traditional areas of neurology and psychiatry, which has benefited greatly from recognition of the role of genetic and environmental determinants of psychiatric disorder particularly in childhood and adolescence. Based on twenty years of clinical experience and eighteen years of research, Professor Gillberg has utilised his unique and detailed interdisciplinary knowledge of neurobiology, p…
Clinical child neuropsychiatry
The cognitive profile in infantile autism—A study of 70 children and adolescents using the Griffiths Mental Development Scale
Seventy children and adolescents with infantile autism were tested with the Griffiths Mental Development Scale II. A characteristic profile emerged with peaks in motor and visuo‐spatial domains and troughs in verbal and practical reasoning areas. These results support conclusions from previous research using other cognitive tests
Development of a parent-reported screening tool for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (Arfid)
The prevalence of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in the general child population is still largely unknown and validated screening instruments are lacking. The aims of this study were (1) to investigate the prevalence of children screening positive for ARFID in a Japanese birth cohort using a newly developed parent-reported screening tool, (2) to estimate the prevalence of children with ARFID experiencing physical versus psychos…
Narrative Skills in Primary School Children with Autism in Relation to Language and Nonverbal Temporal Sequencing
Recent research has suggested that temporal sequencing of narrative events might be a domain-general ability that underlies oral narrative capacities. The current study investigated this issue in a group of children with known pragmatic and narrative difficulties, namely Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We hypothesized (1) that children with ASD (n = 45) would retell narratives of poorer quality than both chronological age-matched (CAM) children a…
The cognitive profile in infantile autism—A study of 70 children and adolescents using the Griffiths Mental Development Scale
Seventy children and adolescents with infantile autism were tested with the Griffiths Mental Development Scale II. A characteristic profile emerged with peaks in motor and visuo‐spatial domains and troughs in verbal and practical reasoning areas. These results support conclusions from previous research using other cognitive tests
Clinical Child Neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychiatry is a rapidly expanding field, linking the traditional areas of neurology and psychiatry, which has benefited greatly from recognition of the role of genetic and environmental determinants of psychiatric disorder particularly in childhood and adolescence. Based on twenty years of clinical experience and eighteen years of research, Professor Gillberg has utilised his unique and detailed interdisciplinary knowledge of neurobiology, p…
Clinical child neuropsychiatry
A six-year follow-up study of anorexia nervosa subjects with teenage onset
Computerized Training of Working Memory in Children With ADHD-A Randomized, Controlled Trial
What do child characteristics contribute to outcomes from care
Assessing False-Belief Understanding in Children with Autism Using a Computer Application
We have developed a False-Belief (FB) understanding task for use on a computer tablet, trying to assess FB understanding in a less social way. It is based on classical FB protocols, and additionally includes a manipulation of language in an attempt to explore the facilitating effect of linguistic support during FB processing. Specifically, the FB task was presented in three auditory conditions: narrative, silent, and interference. The task was as…
Narrative Skills in Primary School Children with Autism in Relation to Language and Nonverbal Temporal Sequencing
Recent research has suggested that temporal sequencing of narrative events might be a domain-general ability that underlies oral narrative capacities. The current study investigated this issue in a group of children with known pragmatic and narrative difficulties, namely Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We hypothesized (1) that children with ASD (n = 45) would retell narratives of poorer quality than both chronological age-matched (CAM) children a…
Anorexia nervosa and autism
BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa (AN) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be phenotypically and etiologically linked. However, due to the absence of prospective studies, it remains unclear whether the elevation of autistic traits in AN is evident in early childhood. Here, we prospectively investigated autistic traits before and after the first diagnosis of AN. METHODS: In a population-based sample of 5,987 individuals (52.4% female) from the Child…
Perceived child impairment and the ‘autism epidemic’
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased substantially across the world. Much - or even most - prevalence increase seems to reflect changes in diagnostic practice and ascertainment. A key part of ASD assessment is to document that the relevant symptoms are associated with clinical impairment. The aim of the present study is to capitalize on a nationwide longitudinal study spanning 15 consecutive birth y…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the research literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to adequately inform clinical decision making. In the first of a series of three papers, this study sought to systematically review published evidence regarding: the prevalence of GD in adolescence; the proportions of natal males/females with GD in adolescence and whether this changed over time; and the pattern of age at (a) onset (b) re…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the second of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the extent and nature of mental health problems recorded in adolescents presenting for clinical intervention for GD. Having searched PROSPERO and the Cochrane library for existing systematic rev…
Development of a parent-reported screening tool for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (Arfid)
The prevalence of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in the general child population is still largely unknown and validated screening instruments are lacking. The aims of this study were (1) to investigate the prevalence of children screening positive for ARFID in a Japanese birth cohort using a newly developed parent-reported screening tool, (2) to estimate the prevalence of children with ARFID experiencing physical versus psychos…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the final of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the types of treatment being implemented among adolescents with GD, the age when different treatment types are instigated, and any outcomes measured within adolescence. Having searched PROSPERO and the Coch…
Autism under the umbrella of Essence
This brief article gives a short overview of "comorbidity" in autism. The most common co-occurring disorders will be presented and discussed within the context of ESSENCE (Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations), a concept that provides a holistic perspective for neurodevelopmental disorders. The ESSENCE concept also considers the heterogeneous and changing clinical panorama of developmental disorders over …
Preschool Teacher Training on Neurodevelopmental Concerns in Children
Preschool teacher training (TT) about children's neurodevelopmental concerns consisted of six monthly workshops and one booster session 3 months after the sixth session that lasted 90–105 min each. Each teacher was responsible for one child and provided different interventions between sessions. A questionnaire was administered pre‐ and post‐workshop. Of the 46 participants, we analyzed the results of 44. The Total Deviance/Difficulties score on t…
Pragmatic Language Differences in Conversation Might Differentiate between Autism and Trauma-related Disorders
Psychology (15 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Developmental psychology (8 works) · Autism (7 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (7 works) · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues (5 works) · Cognition (5 works) · Autism spectrum disorder (4 works)