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The Longitudinal Stability Of Memory In Males With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alexander J. Cramond
The Longitudinal Stability Of Memory In Males With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alexander J. Cramond
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Previous research has demonstrated mixed evidence on impaired memory functioning in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with the only consensus that there appears to be much heterogeneity. In addition, no research to date has examined the stability of memory in ASD. This study examined the stability of memory function in ASD compared to typically developing age-matched controls. Participants were administered the Test of Memory and Learning (TOMAL) twice, three years apart, in an established longitudinal NIH-supported investigation of ASD. Based on available research contrasting memory development in healthy individuals versus those with ASD, it was hypothesized that memory performance in the …