Active and observational reward learning in adults with autism spectrum disorder: relationship with empathy in an atypical sample

IntroductionAutism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterised by disturbances in social behaviour. A prevailing hypothesis suggests that these problems are related to deficits in assigning rewarding value to social stimuli. The present study aimed to examine monetary reward processing in adults with ASDs by means of event-related potentials (ERPs).MethodsTen individuals with mild ASDs (Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism) and 12...