Meta‐analysis of neuropsychological measures of executive functioning in children and adolescents with high‐functioning autism spectrum disorder

Lun Eric Lai, Chun; Lau, Zoe; S. Y. Lui, Simon; Yung Ching Lok, Eugenia; Fung Ling Tam, Venus; K. N. Chan, Quinney; Man Cheng, Koi; Man Lam, Siu; F.C. Cheung, Eric

doi:10.1002/aur.1723

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Meta‐analysis of neuropsychological measures of executive functioning in children and adolescents with high‐functioning autism spectrum disorder

Published in Autism Research • Nov 22, 2016

Authors:

Chun Lun Eric Lai

Zoe Lau

Simon S. Y. Lui

Abstract

Existing literature on the profile of executive dysfunction in autism spectrum disorder showed inconsistent results. Age, comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cognitive abilities appeared to play a role in confounding the picture. Previous meta-analyses have focused on a few ...

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Executive functions

Autism spectrum disorder

Psychology

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