There have been numerous attempts to explain the enigma of autism, but existing
neurocognitive theories often provide merely a refined description of 1 cluster of symptoms …

Sensory abnormalities are commonly recognized as diagnostic criteria in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), as reported in the last edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of …

Children with autism often have difficulty performing skilled movements. Praxis performance
requires basic motor skill, knowledge of representations of the movement (mediated by …

Visual perception in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often debated in
terms of enhanced local and impaired global perception. Deficits in global motion perception …

In this chapter, we first summarize the evidence regarding language abilities in autism
spectrum disorders (ASD). The data suggest that ASD is associated with a particular pattern …

Introduction Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is the most common cause of visual
impairment in children in the developed world and appears to be more prevalent in children …

The opinions of others have a profound influence on decision making in adults. The impact
of social influence appears to change during childhood, but the underlying mechanisms and …

This study investigated the relationship between theory of mind (ToM) deficits and visual
perception in patients with schizophrenia (N= 52; 17 remitted and unmedicated) compared …

Significant controversies have arisen over the developmental trajectory for the perception of
global motion. Studies diverge on the age at which it becomes adult-like, with estimates …

Vision in Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) is characterized by enhanced perception of
local elements, but impaired perception of global percepts. Deficits in coherent motion …