Intact automatic imitation of human and robot actions in autism spectrum disorders.

The existence of a specialized imitation module in humans is hotly debated. Studies suggesting a specific imitation impairment in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) support a modular view. However, the voluntary imitation tasks used in these studies (which require socio-cognitive abili...

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Main Authors: Bird, G, Leighton, J, Press, C, Heyes, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007