2023-08-11
Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies
2023-08-11 • Parker Townes, Chunlin Liu, Prabdeep Panesar, Daniel J. Devoe, Soo‐Youn Lee, Gracie Taylor, Paul Arnold, Jennifer Crosbie, Russell Schachar
Objective: To evaluate if children and adolescents with a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD have distinct executive function (EF) profiles. Methods: Peer-reviewed articles comparing ASD, ADHD, and typically developing individuals under 19 years of age were identified. The domains evaluated were: working memory, response inhibition, planning, cognitive flexibility, attention, processing speed, and visuospatial abilities. Results: Fifty-eight articles met inclusion criteria. Analyses were performed on 45 performance metrics …