Researchers find mirror neuron system functions normally in individuals with autism
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 11:21
in Psychology & Sociology
A team of neuroscientists has found that the mirror neuron system, which is thought to play a central role in social communications, responds normally in individuals with autism. Their findings, reported in the journal Neuron, counter theories suggesting that a mirror system dysfunction causes the social difficulties exhibited by individuals with autism.