Efficacy of DKEFS in executive function on patients with ASD

This paper reports the findings of working on autistic children and their improvements in executive functions with using Delis Kaplan executive function system (DKEFS).Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an abnormality with difficulties in communication and repetitive behaviors. The symptoms appear before the age of three.Genetic and environmental factors can affect on this disorder.In this study we want to improve executive functions in autistic people.Delis Kaplan executive function system (DKEFS) is a neuropsychological test for executive functions and consists of nine kinds of tests with scoring.The DKEFS is a comprehensive assessment of higher level thinking and cognitive flexibility.The important component of executive functions mediates primarily the frontal lobe