Social life rests in large part on the capacity to understand the intentions behind the
behavior of others. What are the origins of this capacity? How is one to construe its …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder
during childhood, affecting approximately 3–6% of school-aged children; its cardinal …

In the third trimester of pregnancy, the human fetus has the capacity to process perceptual
information [1–3]. With advances in 4D ultrasound technology, detailed assessment of fetal …

In his new book, eminent psychologist-Daniel Stern, author of the classic'The interpersonal
world of the infant', explores the hitherto neglected topic of'vitality'-that is, the force or power …

The shared intersubjective space in which we live since birth enables and bootstraps the
constitution of the sense of identity we normally entertain with others. Social identification …

We review evidence that autistic spectrum disorders have their origin in early prenatal failure
of development in systems that program timing, serial coordination and prospective control …

Narrative, the creation of imaginative projects and experiences displayed in expressions of
movement and voice, is how human cooperative understanding grows. Human …

Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience to better understand emotion. We are hardwired to
connect with one another, and we connect through our emotions. Our brains, bodies, and …

Background Newborns come into the world wired to socially interact. Is a propensity to
socially oriented action already present before birth? Twin pregnancies provide a unique …

The idea that our perceptions in the here and now are influenced by prior events and
experiences has recently received substantial support and attention from the proponents of …