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Face engagement during infancy predicts later face recognition ability in younger siblings of children with autism.
Developmental science - 1 Jul 2014
de Klerk Carina C J M, Gliga Teodora, Charman Tony, Johnson Mark H
Abstract excerpt
Face recognition difficulties are frequently documented in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It has been hypothesized that these difficulties result from a reduced interest in faces early in life, leading to decreased cortical specialization and atypical development of the neural circuitry for face processing. However, a recent study by our lab demonstrated that infants at increased familial risk for...
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