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
2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia Are Better Differentiated by Positive Symptoms Than Negative Symptoms
Trevisan DA, Foss-Feig JH, Naples AJ, Srihari V, Anticevic A, McPartland JC. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia Are Better Differentiated by Positive Symptoms Than Negative Symptoms. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2020, 11: 548. PMID: 32595540, PMCID: PMC7301837, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00548.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderNegative symptomsAutism Diagnostic Observation SchedulePositive symptomsGold standard diagnostic assessmentHeterogenous neurodevelopmental disorderAnalysis of covarianceDSM-5 criteriaStereotyped languageTD adultsASD symptomsTypical developmentObservation ScheduleRepetitive behaviorsCommunicative behaviorNegative Syndrome ScaleStandardized measuresSZ groupSymptom domainsGroup differencesParticipant groupsSymptom overlapSZ symptomsNeurodevelopmental disorders
2013
The role of imitation in the observed heterogeneity in EEG mu rhythm in autism and typical development
Bernier R, Aaronson B, McPartland J. The role of imitation in the observed heterogeneity in EEG mu rhythm in autism and typical development. Brain And Cognition 2013, 82: 69-75. PMID: 23511847, DOI: 10.1016/j.bandc.2013.02.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMirror neuron system functionAutism spectrum disorderEEG mu rhythmImitation abilityMNS activityMu rhythmExecution/observation matching systemGoal-directed hand actionsMirror neuron systemObservation of actionsRole of imitationImitative skillsMNS functionCore deficitAction observationTypical developmentUniversal impairmentASD symptomsASD sampleHand actionsSocial deficitsSpectrum disorderSubset of childrenNeuron systemNormative patterns