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A systematic review to investigate the evidence of the visuospatial working memory dysfunction in the autism spectrum disorder.

• 2021
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Authors Hadeer Sobhy Mohammed M.Sc, Prof. Dr. Safaa Refaat El-Sady, Prof. Dr. Nirvana Gamal EL-Din Hafez, Dr. Mona Sameeh Khodeir
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Abstract
Background: Impaired working memory and executive function is one of the
major theories that explain the cognitive bases of ASD symptoms. However, the
previous research findings on the visuospatial working memory (VSWM) were
inconsistent and widely varied.
Aim: This work aims to examine the evidence for VSWM dysfunction in ASD
children. This will be made by conducting a systematic review of literature in this
topic area.
Methods: Three electronic databases (Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and CINHAL)
were searched for articles. Relevant studies were further evaluated and studies
that met inclusion criteria were reviewed
Results: The literature search yielded 3048 studies. Forty-two articles were
further evaluated to be included. Seven studies met all inclusion criteria and were
chosen for review. The quality of the included studies assessed with the
Newcastle Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. The impairment of VSWM in ASD
children was reported in 4 studies, while there are 3 studies with the opinion of
intact VSWM. So, within this small number of included studies the results of
VSWM in ASD were differen