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 …

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

There have been numerous attempts to explain the enigma of autism, but existing
neurocognitive theories often provide merely a refined description of 1 cluster of symptoms …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by executive dysfunction, and working
memory (WM) comprises one core component of executive function. Many studies have …

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 …

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected
by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of …

The sociocommunicative impairments that define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not
present at birth but emerge gradually over the first two years of life. In typical development …

Autism covers a wide spectrum of disorders for which there are many views, hypotheses and
theories. Here we propose a unifying theory of autism, the Intense World Theory. The …

Working memory has assumed a prominent role as a primary neurocognitive deficit or
endophenotype in extant models of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The …

This review of 20 years of developmental research on Executive Functions (EF) offers a
broad‐brushstroke picture that touches on multiple issues including:(i) findings from typical …