Exploring the 'fractionation' of autism at the cognitive level

Victoria E. A. Brunsdon; Francesca Happe

doi:10.1177/1362361313499456

Exploring the 'fractionation' of autism at the cognitive level

Victoria E. A. Brunsdon^*, Francesca Happe

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Kings Coll London, Kings College London, University of London

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Abstract

Autism spectrum disorders are defined by difficulties across a range of areas: social and communication difficulties and restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests. It has been suggested that this triad of symptoms cannot be explained by a single cause at the genetic, neural or cognitive level. This article reviews the evidence for a fractionable' autism triad at the cognitive level, highlighting questions for future research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	17-30
Number of pages	14
Journal	Autism
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361313499456
Publication status	Published - Jan 2014

Keywords

autism spectrum disorder
central coherence
cognitive theories
executive function
fractionable triad
Theory of Mind
WEAK CENTRAL COHERENCE
SPECTRUM DISORDERS
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS
COMMUNICATION DEFICITS
YOUNG-PEOPLE
DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
GENERAL-POPULATION
ASPERGER SYNDROME
CHILDREN

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