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

Behavioral evidence concerning memory in forms of high-functioning autism (HFA) and in
moderately low-functioning autism (M-LFA) is reviewed and compared. Findings on M-LFA …

Research on the development of planning is reviewed in the context of a framework that
considers the role of three types of cognitive flexibility in planning development: event …

Cognitive autism research is mainly focusing on children and young adults even though we
know that autism is a life-long disorder and that healthy aging already has a strong impact …

The executive dysfunction theory attempts to explain not only the repetitive behaviours but
also the socio-communicative difficulties in autism. While it is clear that some individuals …

This study broadly examines executive (EF) and visuo-motor function in 30 adolescent and
adult individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in comparison to 28 …

The triad of characteristics that defines the autistic disorder includes the following: social and
communication impairments, and restricted, stereotypical patterns of behavior and interests …

Although autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are commonly characterized by diminished
episodic memory, the literature in this area is mixed. We address these inconsistent findings …

Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are thought to encounter planning
difficulties, but experimental research regarding the mastery of planning in ASD is …

Microstructural white matter deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have been
suggested by both histological findings and Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) studies, which …