Neurobiological correlates and attenuated positive social intention attribution during laughter perception associated with degree of autistic traits.

ABSTRACT: Laughter plays an important role in group formation, signaling social belongingness by indicating a positive or negative social intention towards the receiver. In adults without autism, the intention of laughter can be correctly differentiated without further contextual information. In autism spectrum disorder (ASD), however, differences in the perception and interpretation of social cues represent a key characteristic of the disorder. Studies suggest that these differences are associated with hypoactivation and altered connectivity among key nodes of the social perception network. How laughter, as a multimodal nonverbal social cue, is perceived and processed neurobiologically in association with autistic traits has not been assessed previously. We investigated differences in social intent

SUBMITTER: Martinelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10049931 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature