Cognitive profiles of adults with high functioning autism (HFA) and Asperger syndrome

Spek, A.A. (2010)

Doctoral Thesis

In this thesis the cognitive strengths and weaknesses have been examined. The results show impairment in advanced theory of mind. Furthermore, impairment was found in processing speed. The results pointed to strengths in detailed information processing. No impairment was found in executive functioning

• Autism
• Asperger
• Cognitive
• Theory of mind
• Central coherence
• Intelligence
• Executive functioning

• All authors: Spek, A.A.
• Supervisor: Berckelaer-Onnes, I.A. van; Scholte, E.M.
• Committee: -
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Institute of Education and Child Studies, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University
• Date: 2010-09-02
• ISBN (print): 9789090256009
• Court: LEI Universiteit Leiden