Self/other distinction in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessed with a double mirror paradigm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self/other distinction (SOD), which refers to the ability to distinguish one's own body, actions, and mental representations from those of others, is an essential skill for effective social interaction. A large body of clinical evidence suggests that disruptions in SOD may be key to social communication deficits in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In particular, egocentric biases have been found in cognitive, affective, behavioural, and motor domains. However, research in this area is scarce and consists of recognition paradigms that have used only static images; these methods may be insufficient for assessing SOD, given the increasing role of embodiment in our understanding of the pathophysiology of ASD.

Method

A single-centre, prospective pilot

SUBMITTER: Lavenne-Collot N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10019668 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature