APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Modulation of Mu Suppression in an Autistic Population through Empathy Intervention: A Mirror Neuron Hypothesis
- Alexandra Fountaine
Youngstown State University - Sharon Stringer
Youngstown State University - Johanna Krontiris-Litowitz
Youngstown State University
Abstract
The goal of this pilot study was to determine if imitation actions enhanced empathy in an autistic population. Mu suppression was measured before and after a four-week imitation intervention in five autistic participants. Data indicate a significant decrease in mu suppression during imitation actions (p < .01).
Neuropsychology
