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Brief Report: Inhibitory Control of Socially Relevant Stimuli in Children with High Functioning Autism

Authors :
Geurts, Hilde M.
Begeer, Sander
Stockmann, Lex
Source :
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Nov 2009 39(11):1603-1607.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The current study explored whether inhibitory control deficits in high functioning autism (HFA) emerged when socially relevant stimuli were used and whether arousal level affected the performance. A Go/NoGo paradigm, with socially relevant stimuli and varying presentation rates, was applied in 18 children with HFA (including children with autism or Asperger syndrome) and 22 typically developing children (aged 8-13 years). Children with HFA did not show inhibitory control deficits compared to the control group, but their performance deteriorated in the slow presentation rate condition. Findings were unrelated to children's abilities to recognize emotions. Hence, rather than a core deficit in inhibitory control, low arousal level in response to social stimuli might influence the responses given by children with HFA.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0162-3257
Volume :
39
Issue :
11
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ858300
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0786-4