Electrophysiology of Inhibitory Control in the Context of Emotion Processing in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

ABSTRACT: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an increasingly common developmental disorder that affects 1 in 59 children. Despite this high prevalence of ASD, knowledge regarding the biological basis of its associated cognitive difficulties remains scant. In this study, we aimed to identify altered neurophysiological responses underlying inhibitory control and emotion processing difficulties in ASD, together with their associations with age and various domains of cognitive and social function. This was accomplished by assessing electroencephalographic recordings during an emotional go/nogo task alongside parent rating scales of behavior. Event related potential (ERP) N200 component amplitudes were reduced in children with ASD compared to typically developing (TD) children. No group differences were f

SUBMITTER: Magnuson JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6422887 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature