2022
Elevated symptoms of executive dysfunction predict lower adaptive functioning in 3‐year‐olds with autism spectrum disorder
Powell K, Macari S, Brennan‐Wydra E, Feiner H, Butler M, Fortes D, Boxberger A, Torres‐Viso M, Morgan C, Lyons M, Chawarska K. Elevated symptoms of executive dysfunction predict lower adaptive functioning in 3‐year‐olds with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research 2022, 15: 1336-1347. PMID: 35388596, PMCID: PMC9253075, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutism Spectrum DisorderChild, PreschoolCognitive DysfunctionExecutive FunctionHumansQuality of LifeSiblingsConceptsAutism spectrum disorderDaily living skillsExecutive functioningEF deficitsAdaptive functioningSpectrum disorderLiving skillsExecutive functioning (EF) deficitsAutism severity scoresLower adaptive functioningCognitive flexibilityAtypical developmentDevelopmental presentationExecutive dysfunctionAdaptive skillsNonverbal functioningVABS-IIElevated symptomsAge threeToddlersLong-term detrimental impactDevelopmental quotientFunctioningChronological ageSymptom severity
2020
Preliminary Psychometrics for the Executive Function Challenge Task: A Novel, “Hot” Flexibility, and Planning Task for Youth
Kenworthy L, Freeman A, Ratto A, Dudley K, Powell KK, Pugliese CE, Strang JF, Verbalis A, Anthony LG. Preliminary Psychometrics for the Executive Function Challenge Task: A Novel, “Hot” Flexibility, and Planning Task for Youth. Journal Of The International Neuropsychological Society 2020, 26: 725-732. PMID: 32178755, PMCID: PMC8647841, DOI: 10.1017/s135561772000017x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExecutive functionEF tasksParent-reported executive functionAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderDeficit hyperactivity disorderCommon treatment targetsChallenge taskAdequate internal consistencyTwo-factor structureVisual pattern recognitionMost treatment trialsTD youthEF problemsEcological validityHyperactivity disorderAutistic childrenPreliminary psychometricsSocial interactionValid assessmentAdequate reliabilityInternal consistencyPlanning tasksTaskYouthEducational outcomes