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Exekutívne funkcie u detí s poruchami autistického spektra
Executive Functions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author(s): Jana Hrčová
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Sociology, School education
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Executive functions; Social skills deficit; Support programs

Summary/Abstract: The paper focuses on a theoretical overview of the issue of executive functions in children with ASD. It explains the basic connections between deficits / dysfunctions in the area of executive functions and the manifestations of a child with ASD. These are also based on findings from several research studies. It also offers an overview of opportunities, programs and approaches to support individual executive functions.

  • Issue Year: XXI/2022
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 84-91
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Slovak