Brain scans reveal why kids with autism struggle to imitate
NCT ID NCT03423160
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looks at why children with autism have trouble imitating others' actions. About 200 children aged 8 to 12 will watch videos of gestures and try to copy them while their brain activity is recorded with EEG. The goal is to understand where the imitation process breaks down, which could help improve therapies.
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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