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The role of the temporoparietal junction in self-other distinction in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Evidence is accumulating that social impairments in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are related to self-other distinction deficits, underpinned by temporoparietal junction (TPJ) dysfunction. In this project, we want to gain more insight into this by using functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and EEG in children and adults with ASD. Furthermore, we will test in healthy adults whether neurostimulation can improve self-other distinction.

Date:1 Oct 2017 →  30 Sep 2023
Keywords:Self-other distinction, EEG, tactile, auditive, theory of Mind, fNRIS, own name, temporoparietal junction (TPJ), autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Disciplines:Animal experimental and comparative psychology, Applied psychology, Human experimental psychology, Developmental psychology and ageing