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Associations among Vocabulary, Executive Function Skills and Empathy in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Cascia, JoAnne; Barr, Jason J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been characterized as having deficits in social communication and empathy which present difficulties in the areas of social reciprocity, sharing of emotions and developing and maintaining relationships. This study explores the associations between vocabulary, executive function…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Surveys, Adolescents
Can PEP-3 Provide a Cognitive Profile in Children with ASD? A Comparison between the Developmental Ages of PEP-3 and IQ of Leiter-R
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De Giacomo, Andrea; Craig, Francesco; Cristella, Arcangelo; Terenzio, Vanessa; Buttiglione, Maura; Margari, Lucia – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The assessment of the intelligence quotient (IQ) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is important to plan a detailed therapeutic-educative programme. The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of the Psychoeducational Profile-third edition (PEP-3) to estimate the general cognitive development of children with ASD.…
Descriptors: Profiles, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Psychomotor Skills