Imitation and the Social Mind

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Imitation and the Social Mind is written by Sally J. Rogers and published by Guilford Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1593853114 (ISBN 10) and 9781593853112 (ISBN 13).

From earliest infancy, a typically developing child imitates or mirrors the facial expressions, postures and gestures, and emotional behavior of others. Where does this capacity come from, and what function does it serve? What happens when imitation is impaired? Synthesizing cutting-edge research emerging from a range of disciplines, this important book examines the role of imitation in both autism and typical development. Topics include the neural and evolutionary bases of imitation, its pivotal connections to language development and relationships, and how early imitative deficits in autism might help explain the more overt social and communication problems of older children and adults.