While no single theory fully explains all aspects of autism, each attempts to provide insights into different cognitive and behavioral characteristics.
- This theory proposes that dysfunction in the mirror neuron system (neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when they observe the same action performed by another) contributes to the social and communication difficulties in autism.
- Implications: Problems with imitation, understanding others' actions and intentions, and difficulties in social learning and empathy.
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