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Nicholas B Root1, Laura K Case, Caley J Burrus
1a Department of Psychology , University of California , San Diego , CA , USA.
Neurocase
|February 28, 2014
Summary
Mirror neuron system (MNS) dysfunction may contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) social deficits. Immediate visual feedback, like from mirrors, can help autistic individuals like CL integrate sensations and improve motor control.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Autism Research
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by social interaction deficits.
- A dysfunctional mirror neuron system (MNS) has been hypothesized to underlie these social symptoms.
- Mirror neuron dysfunction may also impair self-awareness and body schema integration in ASD.
Observation:
- An adolescent with ASD, CL, exhibits intense fascination with his own reflection.
- CL's abnormal gait shows significant improvement when he uses a mirror for real-time visual feedback.
- CL's engagement with a computer-generated reflection decreases when visual feedback is delayed.
Findings:
- Immediate, real-time visual feedback enables CL to integrate external visual input with motor sensations.
- This integration appears to create a coherent body schema, which CL struggles to generate internally.
- The findings suggest a link between MNS function, body schema integration, and ASD symptoms.
Implications:
- This research offers a novel perspective on the neurobiological underpinnings of ASD.
- Understanding the role of MNS and sensory integration may lead to new therapeutic interventions for ASD.
- Real-time visual feedback could be a potential tool to aid individuals with ASD in motor control and self-perception.
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