ERIC Number: EJ1109779
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Publication Date: 2016-Sep
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Executive Functions in Older Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Objective Performance and Subjective Complaints
Davids, Roeliena C.; Groen, Yvonne; Berg, Ina J.; Tucha, Oliver M.; van Balkom, Ingrid D.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v46 n9 p2859-2873 Sep 2016
Although deficits in Executive Functioning (EF) are reported frequently in young individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), they remain relatively unexplored later in life (>50 years). We studied objective performance on EF measures (Tower of London, Zoo map, phonetic/semantic fluency) as well as subjective complaints (self- and proxy reported BRIEF) in 36 ASD and 36 typically developed individuals (n = 72). High functioning older adults with ASD reported EF-impairments in metacognition, but did not deviate in EF task performance, except for a longer execution time of the Tower of London. The need for additional time to complete daily tasks may contribute to impairments in daily life and may be correlated to a higher level of experienced EF-difficulties in ASD.
Descriptors: Executive Function, Older Adults, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Metacognition, Time, Cognitive Tests, Daily Living Skills
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Language: English
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