The Social Brain Network and Autism

Available research data in Autism suggests the role of a network of brain areas, often known as the ‘social brain’. Recent studies highlight the role of genetic mutations as underlying patho-mechanism in Autism. This mini review, discusses the basic concepts behind social brain networks, theory of mind and genetic factors associated with Autism. It critically evaluates and explores the relationship between the behavioral outcomes and genetic factors providing a conceptual framework for understanding of autism.

• Publication year

  2014

• Venue

  Annals of Neurosciences

• Publication date

  2014-04-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Psychology

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.5214/ans.0972.7531.210208PMID 25206065PMCID 4117155
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

• Source metadata

  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

• An integrative conceptual framework is presented for understanding autism by linking social brain networks, theory of mind, and genetic influences.

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• Behavioral outcomes in autism are critically evaluated alongside associated genetic factors.

  Confidence 0.89

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• Autism is discussed through the lens of social brain network organization and theory of mind.

  Confidence 0.92

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• autism

  condition

  The neurodevelopmental condition analyzed in relation to social cognition and genetic influences.

  Aliases: autism spectrum disorder, ASD

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• behavioral outcomes

  outcome

  Observable behavioral features and consequences discussed as part of autism's clinical presentation.

  Aliases: behavioral effects

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• conceptual framework

  framework

  An organizing interpretive model that connects social-brain and genetic ideas for understanding autism.

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• genetic factors

  factor

  Heritable or mutation-related influences considered as contributors to autism in the review.

  Aliases: genetic mutations

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• social brain network

  network

  A set of interconnected brain areas implicated in social cognition in the context of autism.

  Aliases: social brain networks

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• theory of mind

  cognitive construct

  The cognitive capacity to infer and reason about other people's mental states.

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