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Maude Denis¹, Chiara Mazzocconi¹, David Da Fonseca^2,3

¹Inserm, INS, Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France.

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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have difficulties with temporal predictions in language and music. This review explores shared temporal processing, offering insights for autism understanding and therapeutic interventions.

Keywords:

autism spectrum disorder conversational alignment predictive coding rhythmic synchronization

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Developmental Psychology

Background:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasingly understood through the lens of predictive coding theories.
Predictive coding suggests atypicalities in prediction formation and updating may underlie core features of ASD.
Temporal information processing is crucial for complex cognitive functions like language and music.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on temporal processing and predictive mechanisms in language and music within ASD.
To explore the intersection of temporal predictions in music and language in individuals with ASD.
To highlight the significance of shared temporal mechanisms for a comprehensive understanding of ASD.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review of studies investigating temporal processing in ASD.
Analysis of research focusing on predictive coding in language and music domains in ASD.
Synthesis of findings related to temporal prediction in both auditory and linguistic contexts.

Main Results:

Evidence suggests potential atypicalities in temporal prediction across both language and music in ASD.
Shared temporal processing mechanisms may underlie difficulties in social communication and musical interaction.
The review identifies a gap in research at the intersection of music, language, and temporal prediction in ASD.

Conclusions:

Understanding shared temporal prediction deficits is key to a holistic view of ASD.
Investigating music and language temporal links offers insights into interactive settings like conversation and music-making.
Findings support therapeutic approaches like rhythmic training for enhancing social coordination in ASD.