title: Mirror neural training induced by virtual reality in brain-computer interfaces may provide a promising approach for the autism therapy.
abstract: Previous studies have suggested that the dysfunction of the human mirror neuron system (hMNS) plays an important role in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this work, we propose a novel training program from our interdisciplinary research to improve mirror neuron functions of autistic individuals by using a BCI system with virtual reality technology. It is a promising approach for the autism to learn and develop social communications in a VR environment. A test method for this hypothesis is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Computer Science and Technology, Tongji University, CaoAn Road 4800, Shanghai, China. 8zhuhuaping@tongji.edu.cn
authors.forename: Huaping
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: Yaoru
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Jinhua
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zeng
authors.forename: Hongyu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sun
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003142:Communication; D004566:Electrodes; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007100:Imitative Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D007802:Language; D008328:Man-Machine Systems; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009474:Neurons / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D012107:Research Design; D012984:Software