Elucidating the prefrontal cortical microcircuit has been challenging, given its role in multiple
complex behaviors, including working memory, cognitive flexibility, attention, social …

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 …

Based on Francesca Happé's best-selling textbook, Autism: An Introduction to Psychological
Theory, this completely new edition provides a concise overview of contemporary …

Background It is proposed that some individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can
'compensate'for their underlying difficulties (eg in theory of mind; ToM), thus demonstrating …

Executive dysfunction has been shown to be a promising endophenotype in
neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk for experiencing one
or more co-occurring psychiatric conditions. When present, these conditions are associated …

Grau leve de anormalidade: A criança evita olhar o adulto nos olhos, evita o adulto;
demonstra dificuldade quando é forçado a tal; é exatamente tímido; não é tão sociável com …

In this paper, we consider the domain of executive functions (EFs) and their possible role in
developmental psychopathologies. We first consider general theoretical and measurement …

The underconnectivity theory of autism attributes the disorder to lower anatomical and
functional systems connectivity between frontal and more posterior cortical processing. Here …

Executive functions include abilities of goal formation, planning, carrying out goal-directed
plans, and effective performance. This article aims at reviewing some of the current …