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Researchers from University of Peloponnese Discuss Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Neurological Underpinnings of Socio-Cognitive Dysfunction in Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence from "Broken" Mirror Neurons).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 695 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on recent research findings regarding autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their potential connections to schizophrenia, particularly through the lens of mirror neuron (MN) functionality. Conducted by researchers at the University of Peloponnese in Kalamata, Greece, the study reviews evidence suggesting shared neural mechanisms between ASD and schizophrenia, especially concerning mu rhythm suppression, which indicates MN activation and socio-cognitive impairments. The review highlights a lack of consensus on the "broken mirror" theory and calls for further investigation into mirror neuron dysfunction to inform technological interventions and treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/07, p695
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:186388054
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