THE ROLE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN ASD DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by cognitive, social, and motor impairments, yet standardized neuropsychological assessments are often underutilized in ASD diagnosis and treatment planning. Many children with ASD exhibit deficits in attention, executive functioning, speech processing, motor coordination, and memory, which significantly impact their learning and adaptive abilities. Identifying higher cortical function impairments in ASD can help refine therapeutic strategies, improving patients' cognitive and behavioral outcomes.