Imitation and the Social Mind: Autism and Typical Development

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IMITATION and the SOCIAL MIND: AUTISM and TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT

This volume of work on Autism addresses the significance of imitation as a social skill and how it has contributed to the evolution of the disorder in a developmental context. Neuropsychological concepts are discussed to provide a foundation so that providers and researchers can understand the key issues and nature of autism. The book is organized into three parts: It first provides background knowledge for the reader about imitation in typical development, and follows this introduction with neuroscience research findings. Infant imitation research, findings, and methodological problems are reviewed, as well as theories and evidence about the role of imitation in social-communicative development. Finally, the book addresses research findings on imitation in autism, their clinical implications, and future directions for research in this area.

The continuing education quiz contains 109 questions and is worth 11 CE Credits; the exam is sold separately from the book. A link is provided for the purchase of the book for those who do not already have a copy.

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