Social Motor Synchronization: Insights for Understanding Social Behavior in Autism
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| Title: | Social Motor Synchronization: Insights for Understanding Social Behavior in Autism |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fitzpatrick, Paula (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Jul 2017 47(7):2092-2107. |
| Availability: | Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Psychomotor Skills, Social Behavior, Attention, Cooperation, Theory of Mind, Severity (of Disability) |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-017-3124-2 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 |
| Abstract: | Impairments in social interaction and communication are critical features of ASD but the underlying processes are poorly understood. An under-explored area is the social motor synchronization that happens when we coordinate our bodies with others. Here, we explored the relationships between dynamical measures of social motor synchronization and assessments of ASD traits. We found (a) spontaneous social motor synchronization was associated with responding to joint attention, cooperation, and theory of mind while intentional social motor synchronization was associated with initiating joint attention and theory of mind; and (b) social motor synchronization was associated with ASD severity but not fully explained by motor problems. Findings suggest that objective measures of social motor synchronization may provide insights into understanding ASD traits. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 91 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1144281 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Impairments in social interaction and communication are critical features of ASD but the underlying processes are poorly understood. An under-explored area is the social motor synchronization that happens when we coordinate our bodies with others. Here, we explored the relationships between dynamical measures of social motor synchronization and assessments of ASD traits. We found (a) spontaneous social motor synchronization was associated with responding to joint attention, cooperation, and theory of mind while intentional social motor synchronization was associated with initiating joint attention and theory of mind; and (b) social motor synchronization was associated with ASD severity but not fully explained by motor problems. Findings suggest that objective measures of social motor synchronization may provide insights into understanding ASD traits. |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-017-3124-2 |
