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Susan Shur-Fen Gau

Susan Shur-Fen Gau

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Psychology
Taiwan
2026

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Psychology

D-Index
69
Citations
16408
World Ranking
2386
National Ranking
4

Medicine

D-Index
71
Citations
16685
World Ranking
20009
National Ranking
51

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award

Overview

Susan Shur-Fen Gau is affiliated with National Taiwan University in Taiwan and has a significant publication record in the fields of neuroscience, medicine, and psychology. Their work spans multiple subfields, notably cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry and mental health, clinical psychology, genetics, and developmental and educational psychology.

The primary academic focus of Susan Shur-Fen Gau covers a range of main topics in neurodevelopmental and behavioral research. These include:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications

The scientist has contributed to numerous research papers, with some recent publications listed below:

  • Whole Brain White Matter Tract Deviation and Idiosyncrasy From Normative Development in Autism and ADHD and Unaffected Siblings Link With Dimensions of Psychopathology and Cognition, 2021, American Journal of Psychiatry
  • Altered gut microbiota correlates with behavioral problems but not gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with autism, 2022, Brain Behavior and Immunity
  • Executive functions in youths with autism spectrum disorder and their unaffected siblings, 2020, Psychological Medicine
  • Intermittent theta burst stimulation over the posterior superior temporal sulcus for children with autism spectrum disorder: A 4-week randomized blinded controlled trial followed by another 4-week open-label intervention, 2021, Autism
  • Regional brain volume predicts response to methylphenidate treatment in individuals with ADHD, 2021, BMC Psychiatry

Collaborations with other researchers have been frequent and sustained. Some of the scientist's most common co-authors include:

  • Hsiang-Yuan Lin
  • Yi-Ling Chien
  • Tai-Li Chou
  • Chi-Yung Shang
  • Hsing-Chang Ni

Their research outputs are predominantly published in a set of recurring scientific journals, including:

  • Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
  • Psychological Medicine
  • Autism
  • Asian Journal of Psychiatry
  • Autism Research

The scope of their work integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques and genetics with clinical and developmental psychology to address questions related to autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. This multidisciplinary approach is reflective of the scientist's engagement with both foundational neuroscience and applied mental health research.

Best Publications

  • Neurodevelopment and Cognition in Children after Enterovirus 71 Infection

    Luan Yin Chang;Li Min Huang;Susan Shur Fen Gau;Yu Yu Wu

  • A 3-year panel study of mental disorders among adolescents in Taiwan.

    Susan S.F. Gau;M.Y. Chong;Tony H.H. Chen;Andrew T.A. Cheng

  • Parental adjustment, marital relationship, and family function in families of children with autism

    Susan Shur Fen Gau;Miao Churn Chou;Huey Ling Chiang;Ju Chin Lee

  • The initial field trials of DSM-5: New blooms and old thorns

    Robert Freedman;David A. Lewis;Robert Michels;Daniel S. Pine

  • Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham, version IV scale - parent form.

    Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Chi-Yung Shang;Shih-Kai Liu;Chien-Ho Lin

  • Association between Morningness-Eveningness and Behavioral/Emotional Problems among Adolescents

    Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Chi-Yung Shang;Kathleen R. Merikangas;Yen-Nan Chiu

  • Sleep problems and internet addiction among children and adolescents: a longitudinal study

    YI-Lung Chen;Susan Shur-Fen Gau

  • Executive functions as endophenotypes in ADHD: evidence from the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Battery (CANTAB)

    Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Chi-Yung Shang

  • Concordance between Patient Self-Reports and Claims Data on Clinical Diagnoses, Medication Use, and Health System Utilization in Taiwan

    Chi-Shin Wu;Mei-Shu Lai;Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Sheng-Chang Wang

  • ADHD and autistic traits, family function, parenting style, and social adjustment for Internet addiction among children and adolescents in Taiwan: a longitudinal study.

    Yi-Lung Chen;Sue-Huei Chen;Susan Shur-Fen Gau

  • Association between sleep problems and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in young adults.

    Susan S F Gau;Ronald C Kessler;Wan-Ling Tseng;Yu-Yu Wu

  • Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Social Responsiveness Scale

    Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Li-Ting Liu;Yu-Yu Wu;Yen-Nan Chiu

  • Association between childhood sleep problems and perinatal factors, parental mental distress and behavioral problems

    Chi-Yung Shang;Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Wei-Tsuen Soong

  • Determinants of adherence to methylphenidate and the impact of poor adherence on maternal and family measures.

    Susan S.F. Gau;Hsin-Yi Shen;Miao-Churn Chou;Ching-Shu Tang

  • Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ).

    Winnie Yu-Pow Lau;Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Yen-Nan Chiu;Yu-Yu Wu

  • Association between symptoms and subtypes of attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder and sleep problems/disorders

    Huey-Ling Chiang;Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Hsing-Chang Ni;Hsing-Chang Ni;Yen-Nan Chiu

  • Association of Cerebrovascular Events With Antidepressant Use: A Case-Crossover Study

    Chi-Shin Wu;Sheng-Chang Wang;Yu-Cheng Cheng;Susan Shur-Fen Gau

  • Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the adult ADHD Self-report Scale.

    Chin-Bin Yeh;Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Ronald C. Kessler;Yu-Yu Wu

  • Maternal parenting styles and mother-child relationship among adolescents with and without persistent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

    Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Jane Pei-Chen Chang

  • Psychiatric Comorbidity Among Children and Adolescents With and Without Persistent Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:

    Susan Shur-Fen Gau;Hsing-Chang Ni;Chi-Yung Shang;Wei-Tsuen Soong

Frequent Co-Authors

Wen-Yih Isaac Tseng
Wen-Yih Isaac Tseng National Taiwan University
Meng-Chuan Lai
Meng-Chuan Lai Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Luca Cocchi
Luca Cocchi University of Queensland
Jer-Yuarn Wu
Jer-Yuarn Wu Academia Sinica
Michael Breakspear
Michael Breakspear University of Newcastle Australia
Sven Bölte
Sven Bölte Karolinska Institute
Tzou Yien Lin
Tzou Yien Lin Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Nicki R. Crick
Nicki R. Crick University of Minnesota
Kathleen R. Merikangas
Kathleen R. Merikangas National Institutes of Health
Kenneth D. Gadow
Kenneth D. Gadow Stony Brook University

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