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Deborah D. Hatton is affiliated with Vanderbilt University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the intersection of genetics and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a significant emphasis on Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) and related cognitive and behavioral conditions.

The scientist's recent publications concentrate on aspects of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric issues observed in individuals with Fragile X Syndrome. The following are notable papers by Deborah D. Hatton, including their year of publication and venues:

  • Visual Attention and Autistic Behavior in Infants with Fragile X Syndrome, 2020, UNC Libraries
  • HPA axis function predicts development of working memory in boys with FXS, 2020, UNC Libraries
  • Treatment effects of stimulant medication in young boys with fragile X syndrome, 2020, UNC Libraries
  • Early Negative Affect Predicts Anxiety, not Autism, in Preschool Boys with Fragile X Syndrome, 2020, UNC Libraries
  • Reading and Phonological Skills in Boys with Fragile X Syndrome, 2020, UNC Libraries

Their frequent coauthors include:

  • Jane E. Roberts (4 collaborations)
  • Stephen R. Hooper (2 collaborations)
  • Bridgette L. Tonnsen (2 collaborations)
  • Anna C. J. Long (1 collaboration)
  • Vittoria Anello (1 collaboration)

Deborah D. Hatton's work appears mainly in the publication venue UNC Libraries, which has hosted all five recent papers documented here.

The primary fields of study encompass Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with subfields including Genetics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Cognitive Neuroscience. The scientist's research integrates these disciplines to study genetic mechanisms and neurodevelopmental processes related to Fragile X Syndrome and associated disorders.

Main topics covered by the scientist's research include:

  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Best Publications

  • Evidence-Based Practices in Interventions for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Samuel L. Odom;Lana Collet-Klingenberg;Sally J. Rogers;Deborah D. Hatton

  • Autistic behavior in children with fragile X syndrome: prevalence, stability, and the impact of FMRP.

    Deborah D. Hatton;John Sideris;Martie Skinner;Jean Mankowski

  • Autistic Behavior in Young Boys with Fragile X Syndrome.

    Donald B. Bailey;Gary B. Mesibov;Deborah D. Hatton;Renee D. Clark

  • Autistic behavior, FMR1 protein, and developmental trajectories in young males with fragile X syndrome.

    Donald B. Bailey;Deborah D. Hatton;Martie Skinner;Gary Mesibov

  • Early Development, Temperament, and Functional Impairment in Autism and Fragile X Syndrome

    Donald B. Bailey;Deborah D. Hatton;Gary Mesibov;Nicole Ament

  • Working memory subsystems and task complexity in young boys with Fragile X syndrome.

    S Baker;S Hooper;M Skinner;D Hatton

  • Early developmental trajectories of males with fragile X syndrome.

    Donald B. Bailey;Deborah D. Hatton;Martie Skinner

  • ADHD symptoms in children with FXS.

    Kelly Sullivan;Deborah Hatton;Julie Hammer;John Sideris

  • Problem behavior in boys with fragile X syndrome.

    Deborah D. Hatton;Stephen R. Hooper;Donald B. Bailey;Martie L. Skinner

  • Sensory processing correlates of occupational performance in children with fragile X syndrome: Preliminary findings

    Grace T. Baranek;Yuki H. Chin;Laura M. Greiss Hess;Jann G. Yankee

  • Self-injurious behavior in young boys with fragile X syndrome.

    Frank J. Symons;Renee D. Clark;Deborah D. Hatton;Martie Skinner

  • Developmental Growth Curves of Preschool Children with Vision Impairments.

    Deborah D. Hatton;Donald B. Bailey;Margaret R. Burchinaland;Kay Alicyn Ferrell

  • Executive Functions in Young Males With Fragile X Syndrome in Comparison to Mental Age-Matched Controls: Baseline Findings From a Longitudinal Study

    Stephen R. Hooper;Deborah Hatton;John Sideris;Kelly Sullivan

  • Developmental trajectories and correlates of sensory processing in young boys with fragile X syndrome.

    Grace T. Baranek;Jane E. Roberts;Fabian J. David;John Sideris

  • Social Approach and Autistic Behavior in Children with Fragile X Syndrome

    Jane E. Roberts;Leigh Anne H. Weisenfeld;Deborah D. Hatton;Morgan Heath

  • Babies Count: the national registry for children with visual impairments, birth to 3 years.

    Deborah D. Hatton;Eric Schwietz;Burt Boyer;Paul Rychwalski

  • Variability in FMRP and Early Development in Males With Fragile X Syndrome

    Donald B. Bailey;Deborah D. Hatton;Flora Tassone;Martie Skinner

  • Family experiences and factors associated with the diagnosis of fragile X syndrome.

    Donald B. Bailey;Debra Skinner;Deborah Hatton;Jane Roberts

  • Cardiovascular indices of physiological arousal in boys with fragile X syndrome.

    Jane E. Roberts;Maria L. Boccia;Donald B. Bailey;Deborah D. Hatton

  • Correlates of maternal behaviours in mothers of children with fragile X syndrome.

    Anne Wheeler;Deborah Hatton;Alison Reichardt;Don Bailey

Frequent Co-Authors

Jane E. Roberts
Jane E. Roberts University of South Carolina
Donald B. Bailey
Donald B. Bailey Research Triangle Park Foundation
Stephen R. Hooper
Stephen R. Hooper University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
John Sideris
John Sideris University of Southern California
Grace T. Baranek
Grace T. Baranek University of Southern California
Peter A. Ornstein
Peter A. Ornstein University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Gary B. Mesibov
Gary B. Mesibov University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Donald L. Compton
Donald L. Compton Florida State University
Joseph H. Wehby
Joseph H. Wehby Vanderbilt University
Frank J. Symons
Frank J. Symons University of Minnesota

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