Facial Feedback Mechanisms in Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Facial feedback mechanisms of adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) were investigated utilizing three studies. Facial expressions, which became activated via automatic (Studies 1 and 2) or intentional (Study 2) mimicry, or via holding a pen between the teeth (Study 3), influenced corres...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Stel, Mariëlle, van den Heuvel, Claudia, Smeets, Raymond C.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2008
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Original Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2491410/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18293075
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0505-y
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Sumario:Facial feedback mechanisms of adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) were investigated utilizing three studies. Facial expressions, which became activated via automatic (Studies 1 and 2) or intentional (Study 2) mimicry, or via holding a pen between the teeth (Study 3), influenced corresponding emotions for controls, while individuals with ASD remained emotionally unaffected. Thus, individuals with ASD do not experience feedback from activated facial expressions as controls do. This facial feedback-impairment enhances our understanding of the social and emotional lives of individuals with ASD.

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