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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 12/2020

24-04-2020 | Brief Report

Brief Report: Performance-Based Executive Functioning Abilities are Associated with Caregiver Report of Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Manisha D. Udhnani, Lauren Kenworthy, Gregory L. Wallace, Benjamin E. Yerys

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2020

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Abstract

Executive functioning is thought to contribute to adaptive behavior skills development in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, supporting data are largely based on caregiver reports of executive functioning. The current study evaluated whether performance-based measures of executive functioning (working memory and inhibition) explained unique variance in parent-reported adaptive functioning among youth with ASD without an intellectual disability. Both spatial and verbal working memory were associated with adaptive functioning, particularly communication and daily living skills. Our findings demonstrate a robust relationship between working memory and adaptive functioning that translates across different measurement modalities. This preliminary study highlights that targeting executive functioning may be a critical component of an adaptive function training program.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Brief Report: Performance-Based Executive Functioning Abilities are Associated with Caregiver Report of Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Manisha D. Udhnani
Lauren Kenworthy
Gregory L. Wallace
Benjamin E. Yerys
Publicatiedatum
24-04-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04505-4

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