Imitation and the Social Mind: Autism and Typical Development

by Sally J. Rogers and Justin H.G. Williams

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593853114
• ISBN13: 9781593853112
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.2" x 9.6"