Title |
Executive Functions in Older Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Objective Performance and Subjective Complaints
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, June 2016
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-016-2831-4 |
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Authors |
Roeliena C. D. Davids, Yvonne Groen, Ina J. Berg, Oliver M. Tucha, Ingrid D. C. van Balkom |
Abstract |
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. |
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