Deana Crocetti
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Deana Crocetti is a leading researcher in developmental cognitive neuroscience, with a primary focus on understanding the neural and behavioural underpinnings of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her most influential work, the 2015 paper "Behavioural and neural basis of anomalous motor learning in children with autism," has garnered over 164 citations, establishing a critical link between motor impairments and the core features of ASD. Crocetti’s research has been instrumental in demonstrating that motor learning deficits are not merely secondary symptoms but are rooted in atypical brain function, offering new avenues for early intervention. By integrating behavioural experiments with neuroimaging, she has provided compelling evidence that these motor challenges are tied to disrupted cerebellar and sensorimotor circuitry. Her contributions have reshaped how the field views ASD, moving beyond purely social-communicative deficits to encompass a broader sensorimotor framework. Crocetti’s work is widely cited by clinicians and neuroscientists alike, and she is recognized for her role in advancing personalized approaches to understanding developmental disorders.
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- 1Behavioural and neural basis of anomalous motor learning in children with autism164 citations · 2015