Cognitive Performance Cognitive Performance supports the ability of autistic & other special need children to process information, leam new skills & direct their environment effectively. Cognitive abilities are skills of the mind, brain uses to complete essential day-to-day tasks like thinking, learning, remembering, listening & paying attention. Cognitive abilities help in planning, organizing, & executing daily tasks. Cognitive Performance affects the ability decisions, & interact appropriately with peers & adults. to understand social cues, make It includes two related areas, the receptive - Understanding of verbal, signed, & symbolic unils of communication, & performance Skills such as matching, categorizing & sequending. all of which are needed for organizing & understanding information from one's environment. These Performance skills are facilitated by receptive language.