Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (2): 168-175.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.02.005

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Characteristics of interbrain synchrony during interactions among individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review

WU Jinlong1, REN Zhanbing2, YI Zizhen3, PENG Li1()   

  1. 1. School of Physical Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    2. School of Physical Education, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
    3. School of Teacher Education, Baoding College, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
  • Received:2023-12-18 Revised:2024-01-15 Published:2024-02-25 Online:2024-03-01
  • Contact: PENG Li E-mail:plmzs@swu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Guangdong Universities Special Projects in Key Areas(2022ZDZX2086)

Abstract:

Objective To review the characteristics of interbrain synchrony between individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and healthy individuals during interactions.
Methods Researches on interbrain synchrony during interactions in individuals with ASD were retrieved from databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and CNKI in November, 2023. Researches were screened and the relevant data were extracted. The quality of the methodology was evaluated using critical appraisal tool for analytic cross sectional study.
Results Five researches were returned, publicated mainly from 2020 to 2023, including 130 individuals with ASD. Interbrain synchrony was lower during the interaction task in the individuals with ASD compared with the healthy, mainly involving the prefrontal and temporo-parietal joint regions; as well as the interbrain synchrony of theta, alpha and beta bands of electroencephalography. There was difference in interbrain synchrony between genders in individuals with ASD; furthermore, abnormal interbrain synchrony in individuals with ASD associated with social impairment.
Conclusion Interbrain synchrony deficits may be a potential neural mechanism for social impairment in individuals with ASD, and the abnormalities mainly happen in the brain areas related with mirror nervous system and theories of mind network.

Key words: autism spectrum disorder, interbrain synchrony, social disorders, scoping review

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