The medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is a crucial cortical region that integrates information
from numerous cortical and subcortical areas and converges updated information to output …

Inhibitory control is a fundamental mechanism underlying flexible behavior and features in
theories across many areas of cognitive and psychological science. However, whereas …

Music has been identified as a strength in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder; however,
there is currently no neuroscientific evidence supporting its benefits. Given its universal …

Abnormal sensory-based behaviors are a defining feature of autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). Dr. A. Jean Ayres was the first occupational therapist to conceptualize Sensory …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition with a wide
spectrum of symptoms, mainly characterized by social, communication, and cognitive …

Abstract Sensory over-responsivity (SOR), extreme sensitivity to or avoidance of sensory
stimuli (eg, scratchy fabrics, loud sounds), is a highly prevalent and impairing feature of …

Individuals on the autism spectrum are often reported as being hyper-and/or hyporeactive to
sensory input. These sensory symptoms were one of the key observations that led to the …

Our ability to rapidly detect threats is thought to be subserved by a subcortical pathway that
quickly conveys visual information to the amygdala. This neural shortcut has been …

For some people, simple sensory stimuli (eg, noises, patterns) may reliably evoke intense
and aversive reactions. This is common in certain clinical groups (eg, autism) and varies …

Alterations in sensorimotor functions are common in individuals with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Such aberrations suggest the involvement of the thalamus due to its key role …