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Atypical social modulation of imitation in autism spectrum conditions . Appropriate modulation of imitation according to social context is important for successful social interaction . In the present study we subliminally primed high-functioning adults with ASC and age- and IQ-matched controls with either a pro- or non- social attitude . Following priming , an automatic imitation paradigm was used to acquire an index of imitation . Whereas imitation levels were higher for pro-socially primed relative to non-socially primed control participants , there was no difference between pro- and non- socially primed individuals with ASC . We conclude that high-functioning adults with ASC demonstrate atypical social modulation of imitation . Given the importance of imitation in social interaction we speculate that difficulties with the modulation of imitation may contribute to the social problems characteristic of ASC .
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Intervention_Educational
Atypical social modulation
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Intervention_Educational
modulation of imitation
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Intervention_Educational
atypical social modulation of imitation
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Intervention_Educational
imitation in social interaction
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Outcome_Mental
index of imitation
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Outcome_Mental
imitation levels
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Outcome_Mental
atypical social modulation of imitation
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Participant_Condition
autism spectrum conditions
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Participant_Age
high-functioning adults
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Participant_Condition
control participants
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Participant_Condition
individuals with ASC
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Participant_Age
adults
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Participant_Condition
ASC .