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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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11-09-2020 | Original Paper

Executive Functioning: A Mediator Between Sensory Processing and Behaviour in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Montse Fernandez-Prieto, Célia Moreira, Sara Cruz, Vânia Campos, Rocío Martínez-Regueiro, Maria Taboada, Angel Carracedo, Adriana Sampaio

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2021

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction, executive functioning, sensory-perceptual abilities and behaviour, such as anxious/depressed states, attention problems, aggression, or somatic complains. However, the dynamic relationship between these dimensions remains to be addressed. Therefore, we explored the link between executive functions, sensory processing and behaviour in 79 children and adolescents with ASD. Results showed significant associations between all dimensions—executive functions, sensory processing and behaviour. Furthermore, using structural equation modelling methods, we observed a mediation effect of executive functioning, specifically the domain pertaining to emotion regulation and control, and in the relationship between sensory processing abnormalities and behavioural problems. We discuss the importance of emotion regulation as a mediator between sensory processing and behavioural impairments and its impact in social competence in ASD.

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Titel: Executive Functioning: A Mediator Between Sensory Processing and Behaviour in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Montse Fernandez-Prieto
Célia Moreira
Sara Cruz
Vânia Campos
Rocío Martínez-Regueiro
Maria Taboada
Angel Carracedo
Adriana Sampaio
Publicatiedatum: 11-09-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2021
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04648-4

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