Imagination in Autism: A Chance to Improve Early Language Therapy

Vyshedskiy, Andrey (2021) Imagination in Autism: A Chance to Improve Early Language Therapy. Healthcare, 9 (1). p. 63. ISSN 2227-9032

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Abstract

Children with autism often have difficulties in imaginative play, Theory of Mind, and playing out different scenarios in their minds. Research shows that the root of these problems may be the voluntary imagination network that involves the lateral prefrontal cortex and its long frontoposterior connections to the temporal-parietal-occipital area. Previously disconnected visuospatial issues (stimulus overselectivity and tunnel vision) and language issues (lack of comprehension of spatial prepositions and complex recursive sentences) may be explained by the same voluntary imagination deficit. This review highlights the new insights into the mechanism of voluntary imagination, its difference from involuntary imagination, and its unusually strong critical period. Clearer developmental terminology and a better understanding of voluntary imagination have the potential to facilitate communication between therapists and parents, and improve therapy outcomes in children.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 15 Feb 2023 04:35
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2024 03:56
URI: http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/450

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