Neuropsychological assessment in autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

This article presents an overview of five cognitive areas that are essential for neuropsychological evaluation (ie, intelligence, attention, executive function, social cognition, and praxis) and explores the underlying causes of behavioral problems in persons with ASD. Furthermore, it stresses the importance of meticulous neuropsychological testing with regard to cognitive remediation, a method that can help to enhance single cognitive processes in a targeted manner. Objective test results suggest it might be possible to promote an improved sense of coherence. In line with the salutogenic model, this may be fundamental for human health and well-being.
PMID: 29398932 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience - February 7, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Dialogues Clin Neurosci Source Type: research