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The biopsychosocial processes in autism spectrum disorder
Fecha
2013-06-10Registro en:
International Archives of Medicine, v. 6, n. 1, 2013.
1755-7682
10.1186/1755-7682-6-22
2-s2.0-84878528312
Autor
Faculdade de Medicina Do ABC
Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
Universidade Federal Do Ceará
Institución
Resumen
Background: Autism is a disorder characterized by pervasive social and communicative impairments, repetitive and stereotyped behaviors and restricted interests. Its causes and effects have been researched from various neurocognitive theoretical perspectives and with the aid of neuroimaging technology. We aimed to describe biopsychosocial processes characteristic of the Autism Spectrum Disorders. Method. Literature review using Medline and Scopus databases published between 2001 and 2011, with the keywords «autism, »theory of mind«, »executive functions«, »central coherence and fMRI. Results: The studies found were plotted and organized into tables and an explanatory diagram of the main findings was produced. Conclusions: The most popular neurocognitive theories are still unable to fully explain the characteristics of the complications that autistic spectrum disorder causes to the quality of life of individuals living with autism. The association of clinical research and neuroimaging may contribute to a better understanding of the functioning of the brain affected by the disorder. © 2013 Silva et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.