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ISSN: 2165-7890
ISSN: 2165-7890
Doctoral School “Educational, Reflection, Development”, Babes-Bolyai University, 7 Sindicatelor Street, 400029, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Dr. Emanuel Sebastian Turda, Doctoral School Educational, Reflection, Development, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania. Dr. Emanuel Sebastian Turda has published numerous research papers and articles in reputed journals and has various other achievements in the related studies and has extended valuable service towards the scientific community with extensive research work.
Research Article
The Development of Executive Functions among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author(s): Emanuel Sebastian Turda*, Claudia Crisan and Ion Albulescu
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with long-lasting neurocognitive dysfunctions in addition to impaired socio-communication and restricted, repetitive and stereotypical patterns of behavior, interests, and activities (APA 2013). Long-term follow-up studies show that the developmental outcomes of autistic individuals are highly variable, even for individuals at the more intellectually able end of the autism spectrum. While some individuals go on to live independently and obtain qualifications, the majority fail to achieve independence, to attain full-time employment, or to enjoy friendships.
The concept of ‘executive function’ refers to the higher order control processes necessary to guide behaviour in a constantly changing environment. The concept includes abilities such as planning, working memory, mental flexibility, respon.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2165-7890.19.9.243