Social ‘wanting’ dysfunction in autism: neurobiological underpinnings and treatment implications

Social ‘wanting’ dysfunction in autism: neurobiological underpinnings and treatment implications

<p><b>Abstract</b></p> <p>Most behavioral training regimens in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) rely on reward-based reinforcement strategies. Although proven to significantly increase both cognitive and social outcomes and successfully reduce aberrant behaviors, this ap...

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Main Authors: Kohls Gregor, Chevallier Coralie, Troiani Vanessa, Schultz Robert T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Subjects:
Autism spectrum disorders
Reward
Social motivation
Ventral striatum
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
Dopamine
Oxytocin
Opioids
Treatment
Online Access:http://www.jneurodevdisorders.com/content/4/1/10

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