The Impact of Autism on Children’s Memory

Abstract

Much evidence showed that most autistic individuals had defects in executive function. These defects are more obvious in children. Among them, the influence of memory is widely concerned. The spatial working memory, episodic memory, and autobiographical memory of autistic children have been significantly affected. Although some memory performance of autistic individuals is not good, they still retain part of the complete memory system. The differences between autistic children and healthy children may change over time. There are also significant differences in memory performance between autistic children and adult autistic individuals. Due to the plasticity of the brain, the poor memory performance of autistic individuals can be improved through some training. This study aims to compare the memory system of autistic children, adult autistic individuals, and healthy children. Based on previous studies further show what impact autism will have on children’s memory. The causes of these impairments and what training can improve the executive function of autistic children.