| Imitation and the Social Mind: Autism and Typical Development Contributor(s): Rogers, Sally J. (Editor), Williams, Justin H. G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1593853114 ISBN-13: 9781593853112 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $75.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: From earliest infancy, a typically developing child imitates or mirrors the facial expressions, postures and gestures, and emotional behavior of others. Where does this capacity come from, and what function does it serve? What happens when imitation is impaired? Synthesizing cutting-edge research emerging from a range of disciplines, this important book examines the role of imitation in both autism and typical development. Topics include the neural and evolutionary bases of imitation, its pivotal connections to language development and relationships, and how early imitative deficits in autism might help explain the more overt social and communication problems of older children and adults. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2006000653 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.22" W x 9.56" (1.81 lbs) 466 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From earliest infancy, a typically developing child imitates or mirrors the facial expressions, postures and gestures, and emotional behavior of others. Where does this capacity come from, and what function does it serve? What happens when imitation is impaired? Synthesizing cutting-edge research emerging from a range of disciplines, this important book examines the role of imitation in both autism and typical development. Topics include the neural and evolutionary bases of imitation, its pivotal connections to language development and relationships, and how early imitative deficits in autism might help explain the more overt social and communication problems of older children and adults. |