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| Journal of Autism and… | 1 |
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Direct linkLyons, Viktoria; Fitzgerald, Michael – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2004
Research has shown that individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome are impaired in humor appreciation, although anecdotal and parental reports provide some evidence to the contrary. This paper reviews the cognitive and affective processes involved in humor and recent neurological findings. It examines humor expression and understanding in…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Humor, Cognitive Processes
