Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dehnavi, Farangis; Iyer, Sridhar Title A name given to the resource Executive function deficits in autism spectrum disorder analyzed through parental perspectives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Discover Psychology;Volume;6;Issue;1;Article No.;63; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-026-00602-0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-026-00602-0</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031713137?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031713137?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Dehnavi F., School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangaluru, India; Iyer S., Centerfor Educational Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, OLD CESE Building, Opposite CSRE, Near VMCC, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India Description An account of the resource Background: Executive function (EF) challenges pose difficulties to everyday functioning and autonomy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While research has investigated these impairments, results remain inconsistent regarding which aspects of EF (i.e., response inhibition, working memory, and mental flexibility) are most prominent, particularly in applied contexts. Much research has focused on laboratory settings or clinical assessments that may not fully capture the daily challenges faced by individuals with ASD. Objective: The current study is looking at parental perspectives on how EF deficits manifest in everyday life for individuals with ASD, particularly concerning social communication. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 parents of individuals with ASD (aged 1425years) to understand parental views on the EF challenges faced by their adolescent and young adult offspring. Thematic analysis is employed with ATLAS.ti to identify key themes that reflect the real-life challenges associated with EF deficits. Results: The results showed that response inhibition, especially impulsivity and interruptions, has potential risks on social interactions and academic performance, usually leading to social isolation. Deficits in working memory brought challenging outcomes of their own; the issues of retention, comprehension, and preparation difficulties were more salient. Mental flexibility challenges presented considerable obstacles to both academic and social situations and included task switching and adaptation to changed circumstances. Conclusion: The deficits in response inhibition, working memory, and mental flexibility made a significant contribution to the challenges of social communication and overall functioning in individuals with ASD, highlighting the importance of specific interventions. The Author(s) 2026. Subject The topic of the resource Adaptation; ASD; Forgetfulness; Impulse control; Interrupt; Self-control Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Discover Relation A related resource ISSN: 27314537; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online