Multisession Anodal tDCS on the Right Temporo-Parietal Junction Improves Mentalizing Processes in Adults with Autistic Traits

Multisession Anodal tDCS on the Right Temporo-Parietal Junction Improves Mentalizing Processes in Adults with Autistic Traits

Persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have impaired mentalizing skills. In this study, a group of persons with ASD traits (high-AQ scores) initially received sham tDCS before completing a pre-test in two mentalizing tasks: false belief and self-other judgments. Over the next week, on four cons...

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Main Authors: Iván Padrón, Enrique García-Marco, Iván Moreno, Agustina Birba, Valentina Silvestri, Inmaculada León, Carlos Álvarez, Joana López, Manuel de Vega
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
autism spectrum disorder
brain stimulation
tDCS
mentalizing skills
theory of mind
false belief
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/1/30

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/1/30

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