The elusive nature of executive functions: A review of our current understanding
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 …
plans, and effective performance. This article aims at reviewing some of the current …
Understanding executive control in autism spectrum disorders in the lab and in the real world
In this paper, we review the most recent and often conflicting findings on conventional
measures of executive control in autism spectrum disorders. We discuss the obstacles to …
measures of executive control in autism spectrum disorders. We discuss the obstacles to …
Cumulative head impact exposure predicts later-life depression, apathy, executive dysfunction, and cognitive impairment in former high school and college football …
The term “repetitive head impacts”(RHI) refers to the cumulative exposure to concussive and
subconcussive events. Although RHI are believed to increase risk for later-life neurological …
subconcussive events. Although RHI are believed to increase risk for later-life neurological …
[PDF][PDF] Executive function
Executive function (EF) refers to the set of neurocognitive skills involved in goal-directed
problem solving, including working memory, inhibitory control, and set shifting/flexibility. EF …
problem solving, including working memory, inhibitory control, and set shifting/flexibility. EF …
The case for the development and use of “ecologically valid” measures of executive function in experimental and clinical neuropsychology
This article considers the scientific process whereby new and better clinical tests of
executive function might be developed, and what form they might take. We argue that many …
executive function might be developed, and what form they might take. We argue that many …
Profiles of everyday executive function in acquired and developmental disorders
Executive function profiles were examined within and between several clinical disorders via
the multidomain Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF; Gioia, Isquith, Guy …
the multidomain Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF; Gioia, Isquith, Guy …
Executive functions: performance-based measures and the behavior rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF) in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity …
ME Toplak, SM Bucciarelli, U Jain… - Child …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Performance-based measures and ratings of executive functions were examined in a
sample of adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comparison …
sample of adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comparison …
Recommendations for the use of common outcome measures in pediatric traumatic brain injury research
This article addresses the need for age-relevant outcome measures for traumatic brain injury
(TBI) research and summarizes the recommendations by the inter-agency Pediatric TBI …
(TBI) research and summarizes the recommendations by the inter-agency Pediatric TBI …
Executive functioning predicts academic achievement in middle school: A four-year longitudinal study
WE Samuels, N Tournaki, S Blackman… - The Journal of …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Executive functioning (EF) is a strong predictor of children's and adolescents' academic
performance. Although research indicates that EF can increase during childhood and …
performance. Although research indicates that EF can increase during childhood and …
Contribution of rating scales to the assessment of executive functions
Executive functions play a vital role in the everyday functioning of healthy individuals across
the lifespan and have been implicated in a wide variety of clinical conditions. Historically, the …
the lifespan and have been implicated in a wide variety of clinical conditions. Historically, the …