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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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[Attention processes in autism].

J Martos-Pérez¹

¹Centro DELETREA, 28014 Madrid, Espana. deletrea@telefonica.net

Revista De Neurologia

|March 21, 2008

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Attention is crucial for cognitive development. While some attention skills are unaffected in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), deficits are noted in divided and joint attention, requiring further research.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Neuroscience
Developmental Psychology

Context:

Attention is a fundamental cognitive function influencing learning and complex cognitive abilities.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in social communication and interaction, with attention being a key area of investigation.

Purpose:

To define attention and explore its role in cognitive development.
To review attentional processes, particularly within the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
To summarize current research findings on attention in ASD.

Summary:

Selective and sustained attention appear largely unaffected in ASD, or evidence is inconclusive.
Difficulties in divided attention are observed in ASD, though research is limited.
Significant challenges in joint attention skills are a hallmark of ASD.

Impact:

Highlights specific attentional deficits in ASD, informing targeted interventions.
Underscores the need for further research into divided and joint attention in ASD.
Contributes to a deeper understanding of cognitive profiles within the autism spectrum.