Interpersonal Synchronization, Motor Coordination, and Control Are Impaired During a Dynamic Imitation Task in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interpersonal Synchronization, Motor Coordination, and Control Are Impaired During a Dynamic Imitation Task in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Background: Impairments in imitation abilities have been commonly described in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). How motricity in interpersonal coordination impacts imitation, during long lasting semi-ecological conditions, has not been carefully investigated.Methods: Eighty-five childre...

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Main Authors: Jean Xavier, Soizic Gauthier, David Cohen, Mohamed Zahoui, Mohamed Chetouani, François Villa, Alain Berthoz, Salvatore Anzalone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
imitation
interpersonal synchronization
motor coordination
motor control
autism spectrum disorder
developmental coordination disorder
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01467/full

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