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Autism spectrum disorders: A relational cause

McDowell, Dr Maxson J (2013) Autism spectrum disorders: A relational cause. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Jones and Klin (1) showed that newborns who will later develop autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) pay normal attention to eyes, but that attention declines from 2-6 months. This shows, they say, how 'initial genotypic vulnerabilities' cause ASDs. Their results suggest, however, that ASDs are caused by insufficient practice of early eye-contact.

Item Type:Other
Keywords:newborn, eye contact, autism spectrum disorders, direct cause, mother-infant pair
Subjects:Neuroscience > Behavioral Neuroscience
Biology > Theoretical Biology
Psychology > Developmental Psychology
ID Code:9132
Deposited By: McDowell, Doctor Maxson J.
Deposited On:25 Feb 2014 12:39
Last Modified:25 Feb 2014 12:39

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