2020
Neurologic Characterization of Craniosynostosis: Can Direct Brain Recordings Predict Language Development?
Wu R, Nie J, Abraham P, Halligan T, Gabrick K, Peck CJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, McPartland J, Persing JA. Neurologic Characterization of Craniosynostosis: Can Direct Brain Recordings Predict Language Development? Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 32: 78-82. PMID: 32941205, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeural responsesLanguage deficitsLanguage developmentERP assessmentMetopic patientsMismatch negativity waveLarger negative amplitudesLong-term cognitionLanguage achievementCognitive outcomesMMNBrain recordingsInfant developmentBayley ScalesNegative amplitudeBSID scoresEEG testingBSIDDeficitsElectroencephalogramNeurocognitionCognitionSpeechStimuliYears of age
2018
Neurophysiological correlates of holistic face processing in adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder
Naumann S, Senftleben U, Santhosh M, McPartland J, Webb SJ. Neurophysiological correlates of holistic face processing in adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder. Journal Of Neurodevelopmental Disorders 2018, 10: 27. PMID: 30165814, PMCID: PMC6118009, DOI: 10.1186/s11689-018-9244-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderMooney stimuliHolistic processingHolistic faceSpectrum disorderIQ-matched neurotypical controlsFace processing strategiesGamma-band activitySlow response timeMooney imagesFace processingASD engageASD groupERP componentsElectroencephalography (EEG) correlatesNeurophysiological correlatesNeurotypical controlsTemporal processingEarly processingP1 amplitudeNeural systemsProcessing strategiesGamma activityStimuliP1 latencyElectrophysiological response during auditory gap detection: Biomarker for sensory and communication alterations in autism spectrum disorder?
Foss-Feig JH, Stavropoulos KKM, McPartland JC, Wallace MT, Stone WL, Key AP. Electrophysiological response during auditory gap detection: Biomarker for sensory and communication alterations in autism spectrum disorder? Developmental Neuropsychology 2018, 43: 109-122. PMID: 29436853, PMCID: PMC5972824, DOI: 10.1080/87565641.2017.1365869.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderAuditory gap detectionSpectrum disorderP2 event-related potential (ERP) componentsEvent-related potential componentGap detectionLanguage-related impairmentsAuditory processing deficitsElectrophysiological responsesProcessing deficitsAuditory stimuliNeural responsesAuditory inputASD biomarkersSilent gapsPotential componentsCommunication alterationsTemporal aspectsDeficitsAmplitude reductionDisordersStimuliSensory symptomsTreatment responseImpairment
2012
Neural Mechanisms of Improvements in Social Motivation After Pivotal Response Treatment: Two Case Studies
Voos AC, Pelphrey KA, Tirrell J, Bolling DZ, Wyk B, Kaiser MD, McPartland JC, Volkmar FR, Ventola P. Neural Mechanisms of Improvements in Social Motivation After Pivotal Response Treatment: Two Case Studies. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2012, 43: 1-10. PMID: 23104615, PMCID: PMC4999079, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1683-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPivotal Response TreatmentAutism spectrum disorderSocial stimuliResponse treatmentFunctional magnetic resonance imagingYoung childrenNeural correlatesSocial motivationSocial skillsSocial perceptionNeural mechanismsNeural responsesBehavioral measuresSpectrum disorderSocial communicationBehavioral treatmentEye trackingNeural systemsAdaptive behaviorBrain regionsBaseline measuresStriking gainsStimuliChildrenPositive effect
2010
Neural responses to faces reflect social personality traits
Cheung CH, Rutherford HJ, Mayes LC, McPartland JC. Neural responses to faces reflect social personality traits. Social Neuroscience 2010, 5: 351-359. PMID: 20544557, PMCID: PMC3075017, DOI: 10.1080/17470911003597377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeural responsesFace-sensitive componentMarkers of expertiseSocial personality traitsFace perceptionN170 responseFace stimuliNeural correlatesInversion effectNormative sampleSocial informationVisual perceptsPersonality traitsHigh introversionPersonality characteristicsHigh extraversionBrain electrophysiologySocial attitudesSocial disabilityExtraversionIntroversionSocial interestStimuliFaceN170