Author： Gilotty Lisa Kenworthy Lauren Sirian Lisa Black David O. Wagner Ann E.
Publisher： Routledge Ltd
ISSN： 0929-7049
Source： Child Neuropsychology (Neuropsychology, Development and Cognition: Section C), Vol.8, Iss.4, 2002-12, pp. : 241-248
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Abstract
There is active debate regarding the nature of executive dysfunction in autism. Additionally, investigations have yet to show a relationship between deficits in executive function and the everyday behavioral difficulties that may originate from them. The present study examined the relationship between executive abilities and adaptive behavior in 35 children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, using two parent reports of everyday functioning, the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF). Results found several relationships: The Initiate and Working Memory domains were negatively correlated with most domains of adaptive behavior. Also, the Communication and Socialization domains of the VABS were negatively correlated with several areas of executive functioning, suggesting that impairments in executive abilities are strongly associated with the deficits in communication, play and social relationships found in children with autism.
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