We tested social cognition abilities of adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and
neurotypically developed peers (NTD). A multi-faceted test-battery including facial emotion …

Of the triad of symptoms found in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), that is, social
impairments, communication difficulties and repetitive interests and behaviour, the social …

The social cognitive deficiencies of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders
(ASDs) are well documented. However, the mechanisms underlying these deficiencies are …

Deficient social communication and interaction behaviors are a hallmark feature of
individuals with autism spectrum disorder. These social communication and interaction …

Difficulty processing social information is a defining feature of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD). Yet the failure of children with ASD to process social information effectively is poorly …

Although there is an extensive literature on domains of social skill deficits in individuals with
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), little research has examined the relation between …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have profound impairment in the
development of social interaction and communication. However, it is also known that some …

Deficits in understanding the mental state of others (“mind-reading”) have been well
documented in individuals with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). However, it is …

Background Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show impairment in reciprocal
social communication, which includes deficits in social cognition and behavior. Since social …

Although social cognition is frequently identified as a target in clinical trials and psychosocial
interventions for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these efforts are hampered by …