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Andreou, Maria ORCID: 0000-0002-7867-3163 and Skrimpa, Vasileia (2020). Theory of Mind Deficits and Neurophysiological Operations in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review. Brain Sci., 10 (6). BASEL: MDPI. ISSN 2076-3425

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Abstract

Theory of Mind (ToM) is a multifaceted skill set which encompasses a variety of cognitive and neurobiological aspects. ToM deficits have long been regarded as one of the most disabling features in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. One of the theories that attempts to account for these impairments is that of broken mirror neurons. The aim of this review is to present the most recent available studies with respect to the connection between the function of mirror neurons in individuals with ASD and ToM-reflecting sensorimotor, social and attentional stimuli. The majority of these studies approach the theory of broken mirror neurons critically. Only studies from the last 15 years have been taken into consideration. Findings from electroencephalography (EEG) studies so far indicate that further research is necessary to shed more light on the mechanisms underlying the connection(s) between ToM and neurophysiological operations.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Andreou, Maria UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0002-7867-3163 UNSPECIFIED Skrimpa, Vasileia UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-331199
DOI:	10.3390/brainsci10060393
Journal or Publication Title:	Brain Sci.
Volume:	10
Number:	6
Date:	2020
Publisher:	MDPI
Place of Publication:	BASEL
ISSN:	2076-3425
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language MIRROR NEURON SYSTEM; HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM; EEG MU-RHYTHM; MOTOR ACTIVATION; CHILDREN; IMITATION; PERFORMANCE; EMPATHY; INDIVIDUALS; COHERENCE Multiple languages Neurosciences Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/33119