Project

Mirror neurons / autism spectrum disorder

Code
365D0107
Looptijd
01-05-2007 → 30-09-2010
Financiering
Funding by bilateral agreement (private and foundations)
Onderzoeksdisciplines
  • Social sciences
    • Animal experimental and comparative psychology
    • Applied psychology
    • Human experimental psychology
Trefwoorden
Autisme spectrum stoornis
 
Projectomschrijving

Research into the effects and possible disruption of the mirror neuron system in very young children with a (suspected) autism spectrum disorder (12-30 months). Research on the relationship between the activity of mirror neurons, imitation, understanding of intentionality and joint attention (joint attention) in young children with and without (suspected them of) an autism spectrum disorder (12-30 months).