2021
An Electrocortical Measure Associated With Metarepresentation Mediates the Relationship Between Autism Symptoms and Theory of Mind
Libsack E, Trimber E, Hauschild K, Hajcak G, McPartland J, Lerner M. An Electrocortical Measure Associated With Metarepresentation Mediates the Relationship Between Autism Symptoms and Theory of Mind. Clinical Psychological Science 2021, 10: 324-339. PMID: 38736986, PMCID: PMC11086972, DOI: 10.1177/21677026211021975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLate positive complexTheory of mindMental state inferencesLate slow waveASD symptom severityAutism spectrum disorderToM reasoningToM performanceElectrocortical measuresAutism symptomsERP componentsIndividual differencesPositive complexASD symptomsLPC scoresNeural mechanismsSpectrum disorderSymptom severityMetarepresentationDifferential recruitmentMindSlow wavesIndividualsASDAdolescents
2002
Neurocognitive Function and Joint Attention Ability in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Developmental Delay
Dawson G, Munson J, Estes A, Osterling J, McPartland J, Toth K, Carver L, Abbott R. Neurocognitive Function and Joint Attention Ability in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Developmental Delay. Child Development 2002, 73: 345-358. PMID: 11949896, DOI: 10.1111/1467-8624.00411.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderJoint attention abilityAttention abilitiesPrefrontal tasksMental ageYoung childrenJoint attention taskExecutive function tasksExecutive dysfunction hypothesisCore autism symptomsVentromedial prefrontal cortexJoint attentionAttention taskFunction tasksAutism symptomsTask performanceExecutive dysfunctionSpectrum disorderPrefrontal cortexAutistic syndromeNeurocognitive functionSuch tasksTaskComparison groupAutism