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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 4/2015

01-04-2015 | Letter to the Editor

The Importance of Distinguishing Propensity Versus Ability to Imitate in ASD Research and Early Detection

Auteur: Giacomo Vivanti

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2015

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Abstract

Imitation abnormalities are often documented in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), however the relevance of imitation to early development and early detection of ASD remains unclear. Recent studies that investigated whether imitation at 12 months distinguishes children who will subsequently receive an ASD diagnosis from other high-risk groups have reported conflicting results. The purpose of this note is to provide a framework to interpret these conflicting findings, which is based on the often-overlooked distinction between the propensity to imitate and the ability to imitate. We argue that this distinction can critically inform understanding of early imitative behaviour in ASD and the development of early detection procedures.
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Metagegevens
Titel
The Importance of Distinguishing Propensity Versus Ability to Imitate in ASD Research and Early Detection
Auteur
Giacomo Vivanti
Publicatiedatum
01-04-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2254-z

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