NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF VISUAL MEMORY IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM DISORDER (CLINICAL STUDY)

Abstract

The aim of the study  which is entitled: neuropsychological evaluation of visual memory in children with autism disorder, aims to know the level of visual memory in children with autism spectrum disorder .The study was conducted on a sample of 4 cases between the ages of 9 and 13 years with autism disorder of medium degree, where it included both sexes, 3 boys and one girl, they were selected from the study population in an intentional and organized manner, as it was diagnosed before, in addition to our use of their health cards available with the specialist. Psychological for the purpose of collecting private information. case-specific. The study tools included the visual memory test Peanut clown scale to measure the visual working memory of space, and the study relied on choosing the appropriate clinical approach for it. After collecting and analyzing the information and subjecting the research group to testing, the results of the study resulted in the absence of a defect in spatial storage and visual perception so that they have an excellent retrieval level, which indicated their high absorption and therefore they have a good and distinct visual memory.