Executive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

This paper explores the role of executive functioning in ASD, both from a broad perspective and with reference to specific symptom categories. We look at the various tests used to make these determinations and assess the legitimacy of them. Ultimately, we discuss whether the executive dysfunction observed in autistic individuals is due to a genuine deficit or simply because classic EF tests are not suited to them and hence, they perform worse on them.