Broken mirrors: A theory of autism

Article Abstract:

The research of the mirror neuron system might help in revealing clues to the causes of autism and also help researchers in developing new ways to diagnose and successfully treat the disorder. Research on people with autism has shown a lack of mirror neuron activity in several regions of the brain and researchers have speculated that treatments designed to restore this activity might alleviate some of autism's symptoms.

Diagnosis, Prevention, Causes of, Autism

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Mirrors in the mind

Article Abstract:

A special class of brain cells, called mirror neurons, reflects the outside world, revealing a new way for human understanding, connecting and learning. The mirror neurons provide a direct internal experience and they also underlie the ability to imitate another's action, thereby learning to make the mirror mechanism a bridge between individual brains for communication and connection on multiple levels.

Brain cells

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The space around us

Article Abstract:

Researchers have identified neurons in the monkey premotor cortex that code for an aspect of spatial preception called object permanence. It is likely that the neurons are coding in a motor rather than a visual scheme.

Physiological aspects, Visual perception, Space perception

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