Characteristics and influencing factors of executive function in
children with autism spectrum disorder

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-1245.2022.24.021

Abstract

Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. The executive function deficits in children with ASD include working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, language and social function impairments, and so on. The deficits are often more severe when the child has co-morbidities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep disorders, and intellectual disability. This article summarizes the progress of researches in characteristics and influencing factors of executive function in children with ASD.

Key words: Autism spectrum disorder, Children, Executive function, Vitamin D

摘要： 孤独症谱系障碍（ASD）是一种常见的神经发育障碍性疾病。ASD患儿的执行功能缺陷表现在工作记忆、抑制性控制和认知灵活性、语言及社交功能损害等方面；如果伴有注意缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）、睡眠障碍及智力障碍等共患病时，其执行功能缺陷常常更严重。本文主要总结ASD儿童执行功能特征和影响因素方面的研究进展。

关键词: 孤独症谱系障碍, 儿童, 执行功能, 维生素D

Yang Zhenjiao, Liu Chunhua, Yi Mingji. Characteristics and influencing factors of executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder[J]. International Medicine and Health Guidance News, 2022, 28(24): 3505-.

杨振娇柳春华衣明纪. 孤独症谱系障碍患儿的执行功能特征和影响因素[J]. 国际医药卫生导报, 2022, 28(24): 3505-.

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