An in-depth investigation of neurovisceral integration and regulation in children with autism spectrum disorders. KU Leuven
Despite an increased interest in the role of social stress in the etiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), a set of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by socio-communicative problems, disruptions in autonomic regulatory processes as well as their neural underpinnings remain poorly understood in ASD. Using a strong psychobiological framework (based on the Polyvagal Theory by Porges) and an extensive assessment protocol including ...