Research Platform  |   August 2016
Brain–Behavior Relationships Measuring Attention Differences Among Children With Autism and Age-Matched Peers
Emily Marshall, MS, OTR/L; Mary Khetani, ScD, OTR; Blythe LaGasse, PhD; Mei-Heng Lin, MS; Jewel Crasta, MS; William J. Gavin, PhD; Patricia Davies, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Author Affiliations
  • Developmental FX
  • Colorado State University
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Basic Research
Research Platform   |   August 2016
Brain–Behavior Relationships Measuring Attention Differences Among Children With Autism and Age-Matched Peers
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011505097p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP401D
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011505097p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP401D
Abstract

Date Presented 4/10/201

Children with high-functioning autism have different brain processing and brain–behavior relationships than typically developing peers. Results may inform how occupational therapists select therapeutic approaches and stimulate adaptive responses during therapy for improving everyday activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Emily Marshall

Contributing Authors: Mary Khetani, Blythe LaGasse, Mei-Heng Lin, Jewel Crasta, William J. Gavin, Patricia Davies