Imitation and dyspraxia in autism: Clinical and therapeutic implications
It is known that ASD is often associated with defects in imitating other speech and behaviors as well as with self-other mapping problems, not simply referable to general factors such as memory, spatial reasoning, motor control, or attention. It has also been suggested that disturbances of posture,...
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| description | It is known that ASD is often associated with defects in imitating other speech and behaviors as well as with self-other mapping problems, not simply referable to general factors such as memory, spatial reasoning, motor control, or attention. It has also been suggested that disturbances of posture, also known as dyspraxia, as well as impairments in locomotion, facial expression, interests and affect, and inattention to other people's expressions, could be early markers of ASD. Meanwhile, by employing intense interaction, imitation, or “expressive art” therapies, which respond intimately to motor activities, some improvements could be made for these symptoms of ASD.Starting from these premises, the aim of this short communication is to discuss some works on the clinical basis and therapeutic perspectives of imitation defects and dyspraxia in autism spectrum disorder. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2faec683df240779f88be6b0480bfcc2025-02-08T05:01:19ZengElsevierBrain Disorders2666-45932025-03-0117100191Imitation and dyspraxia in autism: Clinical and therapeutic implicationsLeonardo Massoni0Corresponding author: Via Roma 67 56121, Pisa, Italy.; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, ItalyIt is known that ASD is often associated with defects in imitating other speech and behaviors as well as with self-other mapping problems, not simply referable to general factors such as memory, spatial reasoning, motor control, or attention. It has also been suggested that disturbances of posture, also known as dyspraxia, as well as impairments in locomotion, facial expression, interests and affect, and inattention to other people's expressions, could be early markers of ASD. Meanwhile, by employing intense interaction, imitation, or “expressive art” therapies, which respond intimately to motor activities, some improvements could be made for these symptoms of ASD.Starting from these premises, the aim of this short communication is to discuss some works on the clinical basis and therapeutic perspectives of imitation defects and dyspraxia in autism spectrum disorder.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666459325000113ASDImitationDyspraxiaBehaviorsSocial functioning |
| spellingShingle | Leonardo Massoni Imitation and dyspraxia in autism: Clinical and therapeutic implications Brain Disorders ASD Imitation Dyspraxia Behaviors Social functioning |
| title | Imitation and dyspraxia in autism: Clinical and therapeutic implications |
| title_full | Imitation and dyspraxia in autism: Clinical and therapeutic implications |
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| title_short | Imitation and dyspraxia in autism: Clinical and therapeutic implications |
| title_sort | imitation and dyspraxia in autism clinical and therapeutic implications |
| topic | ASD Imitation Dyspraxia Behaviors Social functioning |
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