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Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Family and School Environment

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  • Ana Gentil-Gutiérrez

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Mirian Santamaría-Peláez

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Luis A. Mínguez-Mínguez

    (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Jessica Fernández-Solana

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Jerónimo J. González-Bernal

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Josefa González-Santos

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Ana I. Obregón-Cuesta

    (Department of Mathematics and Computation, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the presence of difficulties in communication and social interaction, often associated with deficits in executive functions (EF). The EF correct development is related to a more effective functioning in all its daily activities, while being associated with more efficient social relations. The objective of this research is to analyze the level of development of EF in children and adolescents with ASD in school and at home. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, and multicenter study with 102 participants selected by non-probabilistic sampling, 32 parents of children with ASD, and 70 professionals in the field of education of students with ASD. The study confirms that although children and adolescents with ASD have problems in executive functioning, the perception of informants, parents, and education professionals is similar but not the same in the different contexts: school and home.

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  • Ana Gentil-Gutiérrez & Mirian Santamaría-Peláez & Luis A. Mínguez-Mínguez & Jessica Fernández-Solana & Jerónimo J. González-Bernal & Josefa González-Santos & Ana I. Obregón-Cuesta, 2022. "Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Family and School Environment," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-13, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:7834-:d:848212
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