There is little comprehensive research into autistic adulthood, and even less into the
services and supports that are most likely to foster flourishing adult autistic lives. This limited …

Cognitive and behavioural flexibility permit the appropriate adjustment of thoughts and
behaviours in response to changing environmental demands. Brain mechanisms enabling …

Research into cognitive functions across psychological disorders suggests that cognitive
deficiencies may be present across multiple disorders, potentially pointing to a …

This review presents an outline of executive function (EF) and its application to autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). The development of the EF construct, theoretical models of EF …

Abstract Purpose of Review All people—including Autistic people—deserve to live
flourishing lives. But what does a flourishing life look like for Autistic people? We suggest …

Social cognition includes a range of cognitive processes that help individuals to understand
how others think and feel. There is emerging evidence that social cognitive deficits may …

The prospect of enhancing cognition through behavioural training interventions, for
example, the repetitive practice of cognitive tasks or metacognitive strategy instruction, has …

Importance Many studies have investigated impairments in cognitive domains in adults with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, to date, a comprehensive overview on the patterns of …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia (SCZ) are separate disorders, with
distinct clinical profiles and natural histories. ASD, typically diagnosed in childhood, is …

Background. Autism Spectrum Disorder is often associated with deficits in executive
functions (EFs), which is contributing significantly to individuals with ASD's difficulties in …