2020
N400 amplitude, latency, and variability reflect temporal integration of beat gesture and pitch accent during language processing
Morett LM, Landi N, Irwin J, McPartland JC. N400 amplitude, latency, and variability reflect temporal integration of beat gesture and pitch accent during language processing. Brain Research 2020, 1747: 147059. PMID: 32818527, PMCID: PMC7493208, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.147059.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Autistic and alexithymic traits modulate distinct aspects of face perception
Desai A, Foss-Feig JH, Naples AJ, Coffman M, Trevisan DA, McPartland JC. Autistic and alexithymic traits modulate distinct aspects of face perception. Brain And Cognition 2019, 137: 103616. PMID: 31734588, PMCID: PMC6880874, DOI: 10.1016/j.bandc.2019.103616.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEvent-related potentialsAlexithymic traitsAutistic traitsAtypical face processingEmotion recognition impairmentsEmotion decodingEmotion perceptionEmotional facesFace perceptionFace processingPerceptual processingNeural indicesNeutral facesStructural encodingRecognition impairmentEmotion recognitionERP componentsSpectrum disorderTemporal sensitivityGrouping factorsDistinct aspectsIndividual variabilityAlexithymiaDistinct contributions
2018
Reply to: Can the N170 Be Used as an Electrophysiological Biomarker Indexing Face Processing Difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Kang E, McPartland JC, Keifer CM, Foss-Feig JH, Levy EJ, Lerner MD. Reply to: Can the N170 Be Used as an Electrophysiological Biomarker Indexing Face Processing Difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder? Biological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience And Neuroimaging 2018, 4: 324-325. PMID: 30391290, PMCID: PMC10026259, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2018.09.004.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersNeurophysiological 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAutism Spectrum DisorderBrainChildEvoked PotentialsFacial RecognitionFemaleGamma RhythmHumansMaleReaction TimeConceptsAutism 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
2017
Atypicality of the N170 Event-Related Potential in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis
Kang E, Keifer CM, Levy EJ, Foss-Feig JH, McPartland JC, Lerner MD. Atypicality of the N170 Event-Related Potential in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis. Biological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience And Neuroimaging 2017, 3: 657-666. PMID: 30092916, PMCID: PMC6089230, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2017.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEvent-related potentialsN170 responseN170 latencySpectrum disorderN170 event-related potentialPromising neural markerImpaired face processingHigher cognitive abilitiesFace processingFunction of hemisphereASD participantsN170 amplitudesN170 differencesTD individualsCognitive mechanismsTD participantsASD differCognitive abilitiesPotential moderatorsDevelopmental experiencesHemispheric differencesNeural markersAdult samplesClinical populationsModulation of reward in a live social context as revealed through interactive social neuroscience
Rolison MJ, Naples A, Rutherford HJV, McPartland J. Modulation of reward in a live social context as revealed through interactive social neuroscience. Social Neuroscience 2017, 13: 416-428. PMID: 28586261, PMCID: PMC6072262, DOI: 10.1080/17470919.2017.1339635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial neuroscience researchAutistic traitsLive interactionSocial neuroscienceReward processingNeuroscience researchReward processing deficitsReward processing mechanismsPathology of ASDModulation of rewardProcessing deficitsHuman partnerNeural sensitivityNeuroscience techniquesSpectrum disorderProcessing mechanismsMixed findingsSocial interactionDevelopmental disordersHuman competitorsEEG resultsSocial contextInconsistent findingsTreasure hunt gameEvent-related potentials index neural response to eye contact
Naples AJ, Wu J, Mayes LC, McPartland JC. Event-related potentials index neural response to eye contact. Biological Psychology 2017, 127: 18-24. PMID: 28396215, PMCID: PMC5593764, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2017.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain responsesNeural markersGreater brain responseSocial cognitionERP componentsAutistic traitsIndividual differencesParticipants' gazeNeural responsesCo-registered EEGBrain activityEye contactNormative scoresMouth movementsMeaningful variabilitySocial functionReciprocal gazeSocial performanceGazeComponent differencesN170CognitionFaceP300ParticipantsThe Severity of Deformity in Metopic Craniosynostosis Is Correlated with the Degree of Neurologic Dysfunction
Yang JF, Brooks ED, Hashim PW, Reuman HS, Travieso R, Terner J, Mayes LC, Steinbacher DM, Persing JA, McPartland JC. The Severity of Deformity in Metopic Craniosynostosis Is Correlated with the Degree of Neurologic Dysfunction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 139: 442-447. PMID: 28121881, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002952.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere metopic synostosisMetopic synostosisControl infantsNeurologic dysfunctionAuditory processingCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELFrontal scalp regionsSurgical treatment recommendationsLeft frontal lobeAbnormal auditory processingSeverity of deformityScalp regionsDegree of severityNeurologic riskPreoperative patientsTreatment recommendationsFrontal cortexSevere formPatientsFrontal lobeLanguage dysfunctionCraniosynostosis patientsMild formDysfunctionInfants
2016
Autistic traits modulate conscious and nonconscious face perception
Stavropoulos KK, Viktorinova M, Naples A, Foss-Feig J, McPartland JC. Autistic traits modulate conscious and nonconscious face perception. Social Neuroscience 2016, 13: 40-51. PMID: 27750521, PMCID: PMC6194504, DOI: 10.1080/17470919.2016.1248788.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvent-related potentialsAutism spectrum disorderAutistic traitsEmotional facesFace perceptionAutism QuotientAQ scoresShorter N170 latenciesBroader autism phenotypeHigher AQ scoresAutistic-like traitsEmotion perceptionN170 latencyNonconscious perceptionNeural underpinningsERP componentsAutism phenotypeConscious awarenessSocial perceptionSocial impairmentNeural responsesSpectrum disorderP300 amplitudeCore featuresSubclinical levels
2015
Common and distinct modulation of electrophysiological indices of feedback processing by autistic and psychopathic traits
Leno V, Naples A, Cox A, Rutherford H, McPartland JC. Common and distinct modulation of electrophysiological indices of feedback processing by autistic and psychopathic traits. Social Neuroscience 2015, 11: 455-466. PMID: 26471250, PMCID: PMC4939614, DOI: 10.1080/17470919.2015.1108223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderPsychopathic traitsFeedback processingEvent-related potentialsCommon brain mechanismsNonsocial feedbackNeural correlatesAutistic traitsAntisocial domainsBrain mechanismsElectrophysiological indicesSocial feedbackTask performanceBehavioral tasksNeural responsesSpectrum disorderSocial dysfunctionSocial behaviorManipulation domainSimilar difficultiesCurrent studyProcessingDistinct modulationTraitsSpecific formDiminished social reward anticipation in the broad autism phenotype as revealed by event-related brain potentials
Cox A, Kohls G, Naples AJ, Mukerji CE, Coffman MC, Rutherford HJ, Mayes LC, McPartland JC. Diminished social reward anticipation in the broad autism phenotype as revealed by event-related brain potentials. Social Cognitive And Affective Neuroscience 2015, 10: 1357-1364. PMID: 25752905, PMCID: PMC4590535, DOI: 10.1093/scan/nsv024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderAutistic traitsReward anticipationReward responsivenessEvent-related brain potentialsSocial reward responsivenessSocial reward anticipationSocial motivation theoryBroader autism phenotypeSocial communication problemsIncentive delay taskMotivated attentionReward sensitivityBrain potentialsAutism phenotypeReward processingTypical functioningP3 responseP3 componentNeural responsesMotivation theorySpectrum disorderSocial informationSocial interactionPrior findingsDirect Brain Recordings Reveal Impaired Neural Function in Infants With Single-Suture Craniosynostosis
Hashim PW, Brooks ED, Persing JA, Reuman H, Naples A, Travieso R, Terner J, Steinbacher D, Landi N, Mayes L, McPartland JC. Direct Brain Recordings Reveal Impaired Neural Function in Infants With Single-Suture Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2015, 26: 60-63. PMID: 25534054, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvent-related potentialsN450 componentNeural processingSingle-suture craniosynostosisAuditory processingLong-term cognitive functioningSpeech sound processingPresentation of speechP150 amplitudesCognitive functioningLanguage delayLearning DisabilitiesSound processingCortical activityNoninvasive neuroimagingDevelopmental onsetCurrent studyBrain developmentNeural functionProcessingSuch adverse outcomesMonths of ageSurgical treatmentAdverse outcomesElectrophysiological assessment
2014
A computer-generated animated face stimulus set for psychophysiological research
Naples A, Nguyen-Phuc A, Coffman M, Kresse A, Faja S, Bernier R, McPartland JC. A computer-generated animated face stimulus set for psychophysiological research. Behavior Research Methods 2014, 47: 562-570. PMID: 25028164, PMCID: PMC4297263, DOI: 10.3758/s13428-014-0491-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace stimuliHigh-level visual propertiesLow-level image propertiesDifferent face categoriesDynamic face stimuliEarly brain responsesEvent-related potentialsLow-level visual featuresFace perceptionFace categoriesStructural encodingDynamic facesNaturalistic videosVisual processingSocial perceptionBrain responsesNeutral movementsGrayscale facesAffective movementsHuman faceVisual propertiesPsychophysiological researchVisual featuresLow-level image characteristicsImpossible movements
2012
Multimodal emotion processing in autism spectrum disorders: An event-related potential study
Lerner MD, McPartland JC, Morris JP. Multimodal emotion processing in autism spectrum disorders: An event-related potential study. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience 2012, 3: 11-21. PMID: 23245216, PMCID: PMC6987640, DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2012.08.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderInformation processing speedEmotion recognition performanceEvent-related potentialsEmotion processingEmotion recognitionProcessing speedSpectrum disorderEvent-related potential studyRecognition performanceMultimodal emotion processingEmotion identification taskVocal emotion recognitionCognitive processesIntact recognitionPerceptual modalitiesAdult facesNeural indicatorsERP componentsEmotion evaluationElectrophysiological markersBehavioral performanceIdentification taskPotential studiesIntervention targets
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrainElectroencephalographyEvoked PotentialsFaceFemaleHumansMalePersonalityPhotic StimulationVisual PerceptionYoung AdultConceptsNeural responsesFace-sensitive componentMarkers of expertiseSocial personality traitsFace perceptionN170 responseFace stimuliNeural correlatesInversion effectNormative sampleSocial informationVisual perceptsPersonality traitsHigh introversionPersonality characteristicsHigh extraversionBrain electrophysiologySocial attitudesSocial disabilityExtraversionIntroversionSocial interestStimuliFaceN170
2005
Understanding the Nature of Face Processing Impairment in Autism: Insights From Behavioral and Electrophysiological Studies
Dawson G, Webb SJ, McPartland J. Understanding the Nature of Face Processing Impairment in Autism: Insights From Behavioral and Electrophysiological Studies. Developmental Neuropsychology 2005, 27: 403-424. PMID: 15843104, DOI: 10.1207/s15326942dn2703_6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace processing impairmentsFace processingProcessing impairmentsProcessing facesEvent-related potential studyNonface stimuliFace discriminationPerceptual bindingConfigural strategyReduced attentionCortical specializationFacial expressionsAtypical strategiesScalp topographyAutismPotential studiesBehavioral studiesElectrophysiological studiesReduced gammaYoung childrenImpairmentProcessingFaceEmotionsSpeed advantage
2004
Event‐related brain potentials reveal anomalies in temporal processing of faces in autism spectrum disorder
McPartland J, Dawson G, Webb SJ, Panagiotides H, Carver LJ. Event‐related brain potentials reveal anomalies in temporal processing of faces in autism spectrum disorder. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2004, 45: 1235-1245. PMID: 15335344, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2004.00318.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvent-related brain potentialsLonger N170 latenciesFace processingN170 latencyAutism spectrum disorderTypical individualsBrain potentialsNeural speedSpectrum disorderHigh-density event-related brain potentialsFace-sensitive ERP componentsImages of facesFace recognition taskRole of speedUpright facesERP componentsTemporal processingRecognition taskExhibit impairmentsBrain activityAutismFace recognitionCurrent studyProcessingFaceYoung children with autism show atypical brain responses to fearful versus neutral facial expressions of emotion
Dawson G, Webb SJ, Carver L, Panagiotides H, McPartland J. Young children with autism show atypical brain responses to fearful versus neutral facial expressions of emotion. Developmental Science 2004, 7: 340-359. PMID: 15595374, DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-7687.2004.00352.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEvent-related potentialsNegative slow waveNeutral facial expressionsNeutral facesEmotion perceptionBrain responsesFacial expressionsChronological age-matched childrenHigh-density event-related potentialsLarger negative slow waveImpaired emotion perceptionAtypical brain responsesDifferential brain activityEarly ERP componentsDifferential brain responsesEarly negative componentFear facesEmotional stimuliAge-matched childrenDifferent emotionsERP componentsFear expressionSocial attentionTypical development
2002
Neural Correlates of Face and Object Recognition in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, and Typical Development
Dawson G, Carver L, Meltzoff AN, Panagiotides H, McPartland J, Webb SJ. Neural Correlates of Face and Object Recognition in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, and Typical Development. Child Development 2002, 73: 700-717. PMID: 12038546, PMCID: PMC3651041, DOI: 10.1111/1467-8624.00433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEvent-related potentialsERP amplitude differencesUnfamiliar facesUnfamiliar objectsTypical developmentSpectrum disorderBrain event-related potentialsFace recognition abilityUnfamiliar female facesFace recognition impairmentPositive slow waveYoung childrenAmplitude differenceRecognition impairmentUnfamiliar toysNeural correlatesFemale facesDevelopmental delayObject recognitionRecognition abilityElectroencephalographic recordingsChild's motherP400Children