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Title: Cognitive functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Authors: Seyed-Alipour, Sajedeh (AUTHOR), Alaghband-Rad, Javad (AUTHOR), Faraji, Saba (AUTHOR), Hooshyari, Zahra (AUTHOR), Tehranidoost, Mehdi (AUTHOR), Motamed, Mahtab (AUTHOR)
Source: Applied Neuropsychology: Adult. Jan/Feb2026, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p136-143. 8p.
Subjects: Executive function, Autism spectrum disorders, Mental work, Neuropsychology, Adults, Intelligence levels, Social adjustment, Cognitive ability
Abstract: Introduction: Neuropsychological deficits in areas of Executive Functioning (EF), theory of mind, and central coherence have been well-documented among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, there remains a significant gap in knowledge with regards to neuropsychological profile in adults with ASD. This study aims to investigate the intellectual functioning and neuropsychological profiles of a clinical population of adults with ASD. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 40 available autistic individuals referred to an adult developmental disorders clinic at a hospital between 2021 and 2022. All participants were assessed using the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale (SBIS), Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R), and Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS). Results: Individuals with ASD exhibited lower IQ scores across all domains of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, compared to the general population, although the mean IQ scores remained within the normal range. Significant differences were observed in Full Scale IQ, Verbal IQ, Non-Verbal IQ, Fluid Reasoning, Knowledge, Quantitative Reasoning, Visual-Spatial Processing, and Working Memory compared to the general population. Additionally, autistic individuals' performance on verbal knowledge was higher compared to non-verbal knowledge. No significant correlations were found between the total and subscale scores of verbal and nonverbal IQ and AQ, RAADS-R, and SRS scores. Conclusion: Considering the significant impacts of cognitive and executive function on the social and occupational aspects of autistic adults, further investigations in this area are warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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