The "broken mirror theory" of autism postulates that these neurons are at the heart of the disorder. However, some claims about mirror neurons—including some that have been disseminated widely ...

We not only observe other people's emotions, but also subconsciously mirror them." But not everyone finds this easy to do. "People with autism or social anxiety find it harder to understand the ...

An autism assessor has shared the criteria he uses when diagnosing autism, as well as how the behaviours displayed are ...