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How the Autistic Brain Distinguishes Oneself from Others
Published December 14, 2009
in Science Daily
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that the brains of individuals with autism are less active when engaged in self-reflective thought. The study published in the journal Brain provides new evidence for the neural correlates of self-awareness and a new window into understanding social difficulties in autism spectrum conditions.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091213214104.htm
Filed under: Applied Behavior Analysis, Brain Imaging, Gender, Social Skills