Effectiveness of Competitive Memory Training (COMET) for low self-esteem in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A randomized controlled pilot study
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Introduction Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are pervasive neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting 1 in 160 children worldwide [1]. The core features that characterize individuals within this deficits social communication and interaction as well the presence of repetitive patterns behavior [2]. Several underlying mechanisms have been proposed can
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of autism
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2054-992X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7243/2054-992x-9-5