Executive functions (EF) are neurocognitive processes frequently impaired in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and that significantly impact on their adaptive functioning. This study investigated the relationship between executive functions and adaptive behaviors in 98 Italian preschoolers diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or co-occurring ASD + ADHD. Utilizing both performance-based tasks and parent-reported questionnaires,…
