Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies

Townes, Parker; Liu, Chunlin; Panesar, Prabdeep; Devoe, Daniel; Lee, Soo Youn; Taylor, Gracie; Arnold, Paul D.; Crosbie, Jennifer; Schachar, Russell

doi:10.1177/10870547231190494

Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies

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 m…