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Autism Linked To Mirror Neuron Dysfunction

Science Daily — Seeing is doing -- at least it is when mirror neurons are working normally. But in autistic individuals, say researchers from the University of California, San Diego, the brain circuits that enable people to perceive and understand the actions of others do not behave in the usual way.

So is it becoming more common or more commonly diagnosed

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From an online dictionary

2. Abstract reasoning; speculation. 3. A belief that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment: rose early, on the theory that morning efforts are best; the modern architectural theory that less is more. 4. An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture.

Think about the definition listed 3. "A belief.... " apropos of what or based on what.

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