Mikle South, Assistant Professor

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Autism spectrum is a term used to describe a range of atypical styles of social interaction that are often very challenging for individuals diagnosed with autism as well as their families and community systems. My research is focused on how emotional regulation systems of the brain (such as amygdala and orbital frontal cortex) relate to learning about other people, and how these same systems relate to the frequent occurrence of anxiety symptoms in autism. I have a related interest in special interests and other repetitive behaviors in autism. My lab uses behavioral, psychophysiological, and functional neuroimaging (fMRI) More generally I am excited to see how progress in many areas of neuroscience may help us to understand variations in brain and behavior, and to eventually discover new avenues for growth and success for those who do not easily fit into the typical everyday world.

South, M., Wolf, J., & Herlihy, L. (2009). New directions: translating clinical child neuroscience to practice.. Handbook of Pediatric Psychology (4th Edition)..
South, M., Ozonoff, S., & Schultz, R. T. (2008). Neurocognitive Development in Autism.. Handbook of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience - 2nd Edition.
Wolf, J.M., Tanaka, J.W., Klaiman, C., Cockburn, J., Herlihy, L., Brown, C., South, M., McPartland, J., Kaiser, M.D., Phillips, R., & Schultz, R.T. (2008). Specific impairment of face-processing abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder using the Let's Face It skills battery. Autism Research.
South, M., Ozonoff, S., Suchy, Y., Kesner, R.P., McMahon, W.M., & Lainhart, J.E. (2008). Intact emotional facilitation for learning and decision making in autism: is amygdala impairment specific for social information?. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.
South, M., Ozonoff, S., & McMahon, W.M. (2007). The relationship between executive functioning, central coherence, and repetitive behaviors in the high-functioning autism spectrum. Autism: the International Journal of Research and Practice.
South, M., Ozonoff, S., & McMahon, W.M. (2005). Repetitive behavior profiles in Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.