Summary Cognitive Psychology and Autism Spectrum DisorderCollege of Allied Health, Walden Universi

CPSY 8238 Cognitive Psychology and Autism Spectrum DisorderCognitive Psychology and Autism Spectrum DisorderCollege of Allied Health, Walden UniversityCognitive Psychology and Autism Spectrum DisorderThe American Psychological Association (2022) states that cognitive psychology is one of the most versatile psychological specialties and is in demand. Cognitive psychologists, also known as brain scientists, study how people acquire, perceive, process, and store information (APA, 2022). One of the areas of interest to cognitive psychologists is autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the cognitive deficits that may co-occur in children with ASD. The purpose of this final paper is to explore the cognitive impairments that may co-occur in children diagnosed with ASD. Additionally, I want to emphasize the role of cognitive psychology in providing valuable support to individuals with ASD, offering hope for overcoming challenging behaviors and emotional thinking. Cognitive psychology, a captivating field that explores how our brains function and how we thi