Prospective memory and executive functions in adults across the wider autistic spectrum (opens in new tab)

Prospective memory (PM) refers to the cognitive ability of remembering to execute an intended action in the future. Empirical evidence indicates reduced PM performance in autistic individuals. This study aimed to explore PM performance across the wider autistic spectrum, including individuals with diverse cognitive profiles, and to investigate the impact of executive functions on PM. Thirty autistic and 30 non-autistic adults (18–65 years), matched for age, gender and non-verbal abilities, to...