Neural mechanisms of spatial navigation in ASD and TD children: insights from EEG microstate and functional connectivity analysis

The alterations in EEG microstate patterns and theta-band FC highlight differences in the neural mechanisms underlying spatial navigation and cognitive integration in ASD. These findings suggest that microstate and FC analyses could serve as biomarkers for understanding visual spatial navigation in ASD, related to perceptual abnormalities. This research provides a basis for individualized rehabilitation plans for children with ASD, using qEEG biomarkers to guide neuromodulation techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Future studies should investigate longitudinal changes and intervention effects on these neural dynamics.