EEG activation differences in the pre-motor cortex and supplementary motor area between normal individuals with high and low traits of autism

Puzzo, I., Cooper, N., Vetter, P. and Russo, R. (2010) EEG activation differences in the pre-motor cortex and supplementary motor area between normal individuals with high and low traits of autism. Brain Research, 1342, pp. 104-110.

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Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Vetter, Dr Petra
Authors: Puzzo, I., Cooper, N., Vetter, P., and Russo, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Psychology
Journal Name:Brain Research

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