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- Title
Facial feedback mechanisms in autistic spectrum disorders.
- Authors
Stel, Mariëlle; van den Heuvel, Claudia; Smeets, Raymond C
- Abstract
Facial feedback mechanisms of adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) were investigated utilizing three studies. Facial expressions, which became activated via automatic (Studies 1 and 2) or intentional (Study 2) mimicry, or via holding a pen between the teeth (Study 3), influenced corresponding emotions for controls, while individuals with ASD remained emotionally unaffected. Thus, individuals with ASD do not experience feedback from activated facial expressions as controls do. This facial feedback-impairment enhances our understanding of the social and emotional lives of individuals with ASD.
- Publication
Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2008, Vol 38, Issue 7, p1250
- ISSN
0162-3257
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10803-007-0505-y