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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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20-02-2016 | Original Paper

Electrophysiological Evidence of Atypical Spatial Attention in Those with a High Level of Self-reported Autistic Traits

Auteurs: Stephanie A. Dunn, Megan Freeth, Elizabeth Milne

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2016

Abstract

Selective attention is atypical in individuals with autism spectrum conditions. Evidence suggests this is also the case for those with high levels of autistic traits. Here we investigated the neural basis of spatial attention in those with high and low levels of self-reported autistic traits via analysis of ERP deflections associated with covert attention, target selection and distractor suppression (the N2pc, N_T and P_D). Larger N2pc and smaller P_D amplitude was observed in those with high levels of autistic traits. These data provide neural evidence for differences in spatial attention, specifically, reduced distractor suppression in those with high levels of autistic traits, and may provide insight into the experience of perceptual overload often reported by individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Titel: Electrophysiological Evidence of Atypical Spatial Attention in Those with a High Level of Self-reported Autistic Traits
Auteurs: Stephanie A. Dunn
Megan Freeth
Elizabeth Milne
Publicatiedatum: 20-02-2016
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2751-3

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