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The Implications of Social Neuroscience for Social Disability

Auteurs: James C. McPartland, Kevin A. Pelphrey

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2012

Abstract

Social disability represents a unifying feature in the diverse group of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social neuroscience is the study of brain mechanisms supporting interpersonal interaction. In this paper, we review brain imaging studies of the social brain and highlight practical applications of these scientific insights. Understanding of social brain mechanisms holds promise as a tool for defining meaningful subgroups of children with ASD to facilitate genetic analyses and to inform treatment selection. Because social brain systems emerge in infancy, social neuroscience may help to detect atypical development before symptoms manifest. This conceptualization of ASD is a hopeful one, as social brain systems remain malleable well into development and are thus amenable to targeted intervention.

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Titel: The Implications of Social Neuroscience for Social Disability
Auteurs: James C. McPartland
Kevin A. Pelphrey
Publicatiedatum: 01-06-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1514-z

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