According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary
'Attention is the act or state of applying the mind to something' while 'Concentration is the act or process of concentrating'... i.e. paying attention to a single object
Some people on the autism spectrum are reported to have higher or lower levels of attention and concentration than other people.
According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary
'Attention is the act or state of applying the mind to something' while 'Concentration is the act or process of concentrating'... i.e. paying attention to a single object
Some people on the autism spectrum are reported to have higher or lower levels of attention and concentration than other people.
This page provides details of some of the most significant scientific studies and reviews on attention, concentration and autism which have been published in English-language, peer-reviewed journals. If you know of any other studies we should include please email info@researchautism.net with the details. Thank you.
If you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain full copies of some of the items listed here from your local public library, your college library, or the National Autistic Society's Information. Centre. You may also be able to obtain copies from the publisher of the items.
There are some studies published in peer-reviewed journals which appear to show that some interventions, including some of those listed below, may be effective in improving attention and concentration in some individuals with autism.
However there is also some evidence to show that some interventions, such as citalopram and clonidine, may actually decrease attention and concentration in some individuals with autism.
Please see Autism and Attention Intervention Studies for a list of those studies.
There are some anecdotal reports that other interventions, including some of those listed below, may be effective for some individuals.
Please click on the names of the interventions below to find out more about those interventions.
The fact that an intervention is listed below does not necessarily mean that we agree that it is effective for people with autism.
This page provides details of other publications on attention, concentration and autism. If you know of any other publications we should include please email info@researchautism.net with the details. Thank you.
If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org
Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.