This research has been conducted with the objective to study the role of executive functions (EF); inhibition, working memory and flexibility in the prediction of behavior problems in children with...Show moreThis research has been conducted with the objective to study the role of executive functions (EF); inhibition, working memory and flexibility in the prediction of behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The children in the research group were selected via different centers in the Netherlands and consists of 29 boys and 4 girls. The ages vary between 8.2 and 14.1 years. The different EF have been measured by three different tasks out of the ANT (STS, SSV, GoNoGo) and with the help of the DEX questionnaire, which has been filled in by the parents. The behavior problems; emotional problems, hyperactivity, conduct disorder and pro-social behavior have also been measured by using the questionnaire filled in by the parents (SDQ). From within the SSV the results show that it turns out that inhibition is a predictor for hyperactivity. Furthermore only the DEX questionnaire turns out to be a predictor for different behavioral problems. It is found that emotional problems cannot be predicted from executive dysfunctions. The current study reveals that executive dysfunctions are a predictical factor for behavioral problems. Distinction in which EF are predictive for a certain type behavior problems cannot be made.Show less
