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Adults with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD neuropshychological aspects

Nydén, Agneta ; Niklasson, Lena ; Ståhlberg, Ola ; Anckarsäter, Henrik LU ; Wentz, Elisabet ; Råstam, Maria LU orcid and Gillberg, Christopher (2010) In Research in Developmental Disabilities 31(6). p.1659-1668
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess which types of neuropsychological deficits appear to be most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. The effect of the combination of ASD with ADHD (ASD/ADHD) was also studied. Methods: One hundred and sixty-one adult individuals (≥ 18 years of age) were included in the study. None had full scale IQ less than 71. The neuropsychological investigations included measures of intellectual ability, learning and memory, attention/executive function and theory of mind. Results: The three diagnostic groups showed reduced performances in most cognitive domains examined. However within these domains differentiating... (More)
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess which types of neuropsychological deficits appear to be most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. The effect of the combination of ASD with ADHD (ASD/ADHD) was also studied. Methods: One hundred and sixty-one adult individuals (≥ 18 years of age) were included in the study. None had full scale IQ less than 71. The neuropsychological investigations included measures of intellectual ability, learning and memory, attention/executive function and theory of mind. Results: The three diagnostic groups showed reduced performances in most cognitive domains examined. However within these domains differentiating distinct features could be seen. The dysfunctions of the ASD/ADHD group can not be seen as a summary of the dysfunctions of the ASD and ADHD groups together. The ADHD group seem to be the most affected one. Conclusions: No domain-specific deficit typical of any of the group was seen. The aetiology of the ASD/ADHD group ought to be studied. (Less)
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adults, neuropsychology, autism, Asperger syndrome, ADHD
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Research in Developmental Disabilities
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31
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6
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1659 - 1668
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Elsevier
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1873-3379
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10.1016/j.ridd.2010.04.010
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English
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