Executive Dysfunction Theory

 

While no single theory fully explains all aspects of autism, each attempts to provide insights into different cognitive and behavioral characteristics.


  • This theory posits that autists have challenges in executive functions, which are cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other cognitive processes. These include planning, working memory, attention, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility.
  • Implications: Difficulty in adapting to new situations, problems with organizing tasks, and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors and routines.
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