Why doesn’t the child imitate, speak, or maintain eye contact?
The reason might lie in the functioning of the mirror neuron system.
In simple terms, we explain how this system influences the development of speech, emotions, and social skills in a child.
How to recognize if a child may have difficulties in the functioning of the mirror neuron system?
If your child does not imitate adult actions, avoids eye contact, or does not repeat sounds or gestures, this may indicate specific features in the development of social skills. One possible reason could be disruptions in the processes related to the mirror neuron system.
In the new video, the doctor explains:
— which signs should alert parents
— which methods help assess the development of social functions and brain activity (neuropsychological testing, quantitative EEG with mu rhythm analysis, functional MRI under specialized conditions)
— and why the brain’s mu rhythm is considered an important marker for studying the functioning of the mirror neuron system.
Understanding these processes helps better support the development of a child’s social skills. Watch the video to learn more.