[HTML][HTML] The impact of atypical sensory processing on social impairments in autism spectrum disorder

MD Thye, HM Bednarz, AJ Herringshaw… - Developmental cognitive …, 2018 - Elsevier
Altered sensory processing has been an important feature of the clinical descriptions of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is evidence that sensory dysregulation arises early …

Beyond infection-Maternal immune activation by environmental factors, microglial development, and relevance for autism spectrum disorders

SD Bilbo, CL Block, JL Bolton, R Hanamsagar… - Experimental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Immune molecules such as cytokines and chemokines and the cells that produce them
within the brain, notably microglia, are critical for normal brain development. This recognition …

ToM & ASD: The interconnection of Theory of Mind with the social-emotional, cognitive development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The use of ICTs as an …

V Bamicha, A Drigas - Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2022 - techniumscience.com
Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex, heterogeneous disorder that affects
perception, information processing, social interaction, verbal, and nonverbal communication …

The association between theory of mind, executive function, and the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder

CRG Jones, E Simonoff, G Baird, A Pickles… - Autism …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
It has been strongly argued that atypical cognitive processes in autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) contribute to the expression of behavioural symptoms. Comprehensive investigation …

[PDF][PDF] Executive function

SM Carlson, PD Zelazo, S Faja - 2013 - drive.google.com
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 …

Empathic brain responses in insula are modulated by levels of alexithymia but not autism

G Bird, G Silani, R Brindley, S White, U Frith, T Singer - Brain, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Difficulties in social cognition are well recognized in individuals with autism spectrum
conditions (henceforth 'autism'). Here we focus on one crucial aspect of social cognition: the …

'Sometimes I want to play by myself': Understanding what friendship means to children with autism in mainstream primary schools

L Calder, V Hill, E Pellicano - Autism, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
Research has shown that friendship impacts the overall experience of mainstream school for
autistic children. Using a unique combination of quantitative, qualitative and social network …

Time to give up on a single explanation for autism

F Happé, A Ronald, R Plomin - Nature neuroscience, 2006 - nature.com
We argue that there will be no single (genetic or cognitive) cause for the diverse symptoms
defining autism. We present recent evidence of behavioral fractionation of social impairment …

The paradox of cognitive flexibility in autism

HM Geurts, B Corbett, M Solomon - Trends in cognitive sciences, 2009 - cell.com
We present an overview of current literature addressing cognitive flexibility in autism
spectrum disorders. Based on recent studies at multiple sites, using diverse methods and …

Understanding executive control in autism spectrum disorders in the lab and in the real world

L Kenworthy, BE Yerys, LG Anthony… - Neuropsychology review, 2008 - Springer
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 …