Research description
The research conducted in my group involves cognitive functioning and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and adults. More specifically, we examine the following aspects; 1) early cognitive deficits in relation to later behavior problems, 2) possible mediators in the link between ADHD symptoms and poor academic achievement, 3) the link between emotion regulation and peer problems, 4) the development of questionnaire and laboratory measures of executive functioning and emotion regulation
Education
1997 - Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Uppsala University
2003 - Ph.D. in Psychology, Uppsala University
2008 - Associate professor (docent), Uppsala University
Academic honours, awards and prizes
2005 - Royal Academy of Sciences (National Committee of Psychology), Young researcher’s award
2009 - CHADD and Family Issues Award for most innovative article with relevance for family issues and ADHD