[HTML][HTML] Effects of cognitive training programs on executive function in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

A Pasqualotto, N Mazzoni, A Bentenuto, A Mule… - Brain sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background. Autism Spectrum Disorder is often associated with deficits in executive
functions (EFs), which is contributing significantly to individuals with ASD's difficulties in …

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder amongst individuals with gender dysphoria: A systematic review

E Thrower, I Bretherton, KC Pang, JD Zajac… - Journal of autism and …, 2020 - Springer
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can
compromise health and may be more prevalent amongst individuals with gender dysphoria …

Autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis of executive function

EA Demetriou, A Lampit, DS Quintana… - Molecular …, 2018 - nature.com
Evidence of executive dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across development
remains mixed and establishing its role is critical for guiding diagnosis and intervention. The …

Can bilingualism mitigate set‐shifting difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorders?

AM Gonzalez‐Barrero, AS Nadig - Child development, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigated the effects of bilingualism on set‐shifting and working memory in
children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Bilinguals with ASD were predicted to …

Effects of mini-basketball training program on executive functions and core symptoms among preschool children with autism spectrum disorders

JG Wang, KL Cai, ZM Liu, F Herold, L Zou, LN Zhu… - Brain sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
This study examined the effects of a 12-week mini-basketball training program (MBTP) on
executive functions and core symptoms among preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder …

Metacognitive aspects of executive function are highly associated with social functioning on parent-rated measures in children with autism spectrum disorder

T Torske, T Nærland, MG Øie, N Stenberg… - Frontiers in Behavioral …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by social dysfunction. Even though
executive dysfunction has been recognized as important in understanding ASD, the findings …

Contribution of theory of mind, executive functioning, and pragmatics to socialization behaviors of children with high-functioning autism

C Berenguer, A Miranda, C Colomer, I Baixauli… - Journal of autism and …, 2018 - Springer
Social difficulties are a key aspect of autism, but the intervening factors are still poorly
understood. This study had two objectives: to compare the profile of ToM skills, executive …

Executive functioning: A mediator between sensory processing and behaviour in autism spectrum disorder

M Fernandez-Prieto, C Moreira, S Cruz… - Journal of autism and …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized
by impairments in social interaction, executive functioning, sensory-perceptual abilities and …

Social cognition in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Associations with executive functions

A Miranda, C Berenguer, B Roselló, I Baixauli… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are
neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social impairments. The first objective of …

Variation in restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests relates to inhibitory control and shifting in children with autism spectrum disorder

S Faja, L Nelson Darling - Autism, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Symptoms of restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests in autism are theoretically
linked to executive functioning, which includes problem-solving abilities such as inhibition …