K. Suzanne Scherf
Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, Penn State University
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Visual category-selectivity for faces, places and objects emerges along different developmental trajectories
Developmental Science / Jul 01, 2007
Scherf, K. S., Behrmann, M., Humphreys, K., & Luna, B. (2007). Visual category-selectivity for faces, places and objects emerges along different developmental trajectories. Developmental Science, 10(4), F15–F30. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2007.00595.x
Brain Basis of Developmental Change in Visuospatial Working Memory
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience / Jul 01, 2006
Scherf, K. S., Sweeney, J. A., & Luna, B. (2006). Brain Basis of Developmental Change in Visuospatial Working Memory. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 18(7), 1045–1058. https://doi.org/10.1162/jocn.2006.18.7.1045
A Two-Hit Model of Autism
Clinical Psychological Science / Aug 04, 2014
Picci, G., & Scherf, K. S. (2014). A Two-Hit Model of Autism. Clinical Psychological Science, 3(3), 349–371. https://doi.org/10.1177/2167702614540646
Designing Serious Game Interventions for Individuals with Autism
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Dec 10, 2014
Whyte, E. M., Smyth, J. M., & Scherf, K. S. (2014). Designing Serious Game Interventions for Individuals with Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(12), 3820–3831. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2333-1
Facing changes and changing faces in adolescence: A new model for investigating adolescent-specific interactions between pubertal, brain and behavioral development
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience / Apr 01, 2012
Scherf, K. S., Behrmann, M., & Dahl, R. E. (2012). Facing changes and changing faces in adolescence: A new model for investigating adolescent-specific interactions between pubertal, brain and behavioral development. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 2(2), 199–219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2011.07.016
The amygdala: An agent of change in adolescent neural networks
Hormones and Behavior / Jul 01, 2013
Scherf, K. S., Smyth, J. M., & Delgado, M. R. (2013). The amygdala: An agent of change in adolescent neural networks. Hormones and Behavior, 64(2), 298–313. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2013.05.011
Emergence of Global Shape Processing Continues Through Adolescence
Child Development / Jan 01, 2009
Scherf, K. S., Behrmann, M., Kimchi, R., & Luna, B. (2009). Emergence of Global Shape Processing Continues Through Adolescence. Child Development, 80(1), 162–177. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2008.01252.x
Autism Spectrum Disorders
May 01, 2011
Amaral, D., Geschwind, D., & Dawson, G. (Eds.). (2011). Autism Spectrum Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780195371826.001.0001
The visual white matter: The application of diffusion MRI and fiber tractography to vision science
Sep 02, 2016
Rokem, A., Takemura, H., Bock, A., Scherf, K. S., Behrmann, M., Wandell, B., Fine, I., Bridge, H., & Franco, P. (2016). The visual white matter: The application of diffusion MRI and fiber tractography to vision science. https://doi.org/10.1101/072793
From Caregivers to Peers
Psychological Science / Sep 30, 2016
Picci, G., & Scherf, K. S. (2016). From Caregivers to Peers. Psychological Science, 27(11), 1461–1473. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797616663142
Two faces, two languages: An fMRI study of bilingual picture naming
Brain and Language / Dec 01, 2013
Li, Y., Yang, J., Suzanne Scherf, K., & Li, P. (2013). Two faces, two languages: An fMRI study of bilingual picture naming. Brain and Language, 127(3), 452–462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandl.2013.09.005
Development of object recognition in humans
F1000 Biology Reports / Jul 27, 2009
Nishimura, M., Scherf, S., & Behrmann, M. (2009). Development of object recognition in humans. F1000 Biology Reports, 1. https://doi.org/10.3410/b1-56
Pubertal development shapes perception of complex facial expressions
Developmental Science / Jun 19, 2016
Motta‐Mena, N. V., & Scherf, K. S. (2016). Pubertal development shapes perception of complex facial expressions. Developmental Science, 20(4). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12451
Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder / Aug 01, 2011
Lubetsky, M. J., Handen, B. L., & McGonigle, J. J. (2011). Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder, 85–111. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199753857.003.0036
Beyond the FFA: Brain-behavior correspondences in face recognition abilities
NeuroImage / Feb 01, 2017
Elbich, D. B., & Scherf, S. (2017). Beyond the FFA: Brain-behavior correspondences in face recognition abilities. NeuroImage, 147, 409–422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.12.042
Gaze Following Is Related to the Broader Autism Phenotype in a Sex-Specific Way: Building the Case for Distinct Male and Female Autism Phenotypes
Clinical Psychological Science / Nov 16, 2017
Whyte, E. M., & Scherf, K. S. (2017). Gaze Following Is Related to the Broader Autism Phenotype in a Sex-Specific Way: Building the Case for Distinct Male and Female Autism Phenotypes. Clinical Psychological Science, 6(2), 280–287. https://doi.org/10.1177/2167702617738380
College as a Developmental Context for Emerging Adulthood in Autism: A Systematic Review of What We Know and Where We Go from Here
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / May 31, 2021
Flegenheimer, C., & Scherf, K. S. (2021). College as a Developmental Context for Emerging Adulthood in Autism: A Systematic Review of What We Know and Where We Go from Here. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52(5), 2075–2097. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05088-4
Young children's neural processing of their mother’s voice: An fMRI study
Neuropsychologia / Jan 01, 2019
Liu, P., Cole, P. M., Gilmore, R. O., Pérez-Edgar, K. E., Vigeant, M. C., Moriarty, P., & Scherf, K. S. (2019). Young children’s neural processing of their mother’s voice: An fMRI study. Neuropsychologia, 122, 11–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2018.12.003
Investigating the Influence of Biological Sex on the Behavioral and Neural Basis of Face Recognition
eneuro / Mar 01, 2017
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Dominance Elicits the Own-Gender Bias in Males
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2016
Motta-Mena, N., Picci, G., & Scherf, K. S. (2016). Dominance Elicits the Own-Gender Bias in Males. Journal of Vision, 16(12), 497. https://doi.org/10.1167/16.12.497
Introducing the female Cambridge face memory test – long form (F-CFMT+)
Behavior Research Methods / Feb 22, 2022
Arrington, M., Elbich, D., Dai, J., Duchaine, B., & Scherf, K. S. (2022). Introducing the female Cambridge face memory test – long form (F-CFMT+). Behavior Research Methods, 54(6), 3071–3084. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-022-01805-8
Serial verb constructions and event structure representations
Studies in Language Companion Series / Jan 24, 2017
Riccio, A. (2017). Serial verb constructions and event structure representations. Argument Realisation in Complex Predicates and Complex Events, 79–115. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1075/slcs.180.03ric
Dyadic interactions during infant learning: Exploring infant-parent exchanges in experimental eye-tracking studies
Infant Behavior and Development / Nov 01, 2022
Tomalski, P., López Pérez, D., Radkowska, A., & Malinowska-Korczak, A. (2022). Dyadic interactions during infant learning: Exploring infant-parent exchanges in experimental eye-tracking studies. Infant Behavior and Development, 69, 101780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infbeh.2022.101780
Autism as a Developmental Neurobiological Disorder: New Insights from Functional Neuroimaging
Autism Spectrum Disorders / May 01, 2011
Minshew, N. J., Suzanne Scherf, K., Behrmann, M., & Humphreys, K. (2011). Autism as a Developmental Neurobiological Disorder: New Insights from Functional Neuroimaging. Autism Spectrum Disorders, 632–650. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780195371826.003.0041
Age-Related Changes in Neural Networks Supporting Complex Visual and Social Processing in Adolescence
May 27, 2019
Lerner, Y., Scherf, K. S., Katkov, M., Hasson, U., & Behrmann, M. (2019). Age-Related Changes in Neural Networks Supporting Complex Visual and Social Processing in Adolescence. https://doi.org/10.1101/650887
Altered functional connectivity in the core and extended face-processing network in adolescents with autism
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2015
Whyte, E., Elbich, D., Behrmann, M., Minshew, N., & Scherf, K. S. (2015). Altered functional connectivity in the core and extended face-processing network in adolescents with autism. Journal of Vision, 15(12), 1209. https://doi.org/10.1167/15.12.1209
A typical Development of Face-Related Activation in Autism
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience / Jan 01, 2009
Suzy, S. (2009). A typical Development of Face-Related Activation in Autism. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/conf.neuro.09.2009.10.005
The Female Cambridge Face Memory Test (F-CFMT+)
Journal of Vision / Aug 31, 2017
Motta-Mena, N., Elbich, D., Duchaine, B., & Scherf, K. S. (2017). The Female Cambridge Face Memory Test (F-CFMT+). Journal of Vision, 17(10), 841. https://doi.org/10.1167/17.10.841
I know that voice! Mothers’ voices influence children’s perceptions of emotional intensity
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology / Nov 01, 2020
Stoop, T. B., Moriarty, P. M., Wolf, R., Gilmore, R. O., Perez-Edgar, K., Scherf, K. S., Vigeant, M. C., & Cole, P. M. (2020). I know that voice! Mothers’ voices influence children’s perceptions of emotional intensity. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 199, 104907. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2020.104907
Greeble Training in Adolescents Increases Neural Activation in the FFA
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2018
Picci, G., Behrmann, M., & Scherf, S. (2018). Greeble Training in Adolescents Increases Neural Activation in the FFA. Journal of Vision, 18(10), 562. https://doi.org/10.1167/18.10.562
Similar Neural Network Topology for Men and Women During Face Recognition
Journal of Vision / Aug 31, 2017
Elbich, D., Motta-Mena, N., & Scherf, S. (2017). Similar Neural Network Topology for Men and Women During Face Recognition. Journal of Vision, 17(10), 844. https://doi.org/10.1167/17.10.844
Functional Re-Organization in the Face-Processing Network Across Development
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2016
Elbich, D., Picci, G., Bai, X., & Scherf, S. (2016). Functional Re-Organization in the Face-Processing Network Across Development. Journal of Vision, 16(12), 774. https://doi.org/10.1167/16.12.774
Correction: A Reciprocal Model of Face Recognition and Autistic Traits: Evidence from an Individual Differences Perspective
PLoS ONE / Aug 11, 2014
(2014). Correction: A Reciprocal Model of Face Recognition and Autistic Traits: Evidence from an Individual Differences Perspective. PLoS ONE, 9(8), e105669. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105669
Core and Extended Face-Processing Regions are Hypoactive in Autism and Related to Symptom Severity
Journal of Vision / Jul 25, 2013
Scherf, K. S., Elbich, D., Minshew, N., & Behrmann, M. (2013). Core and Extended Face-Processing Regions are Hypoactive in Autism and Related to Symptom Severity. Journal of Vision, 13(9), 846–846. https://doi.org/10.1167/13.9.846
Acquisition and Disruption of Category Specificity in the Ventral Visual Stream: The Case of Late Developing and Vulnerable Face-Related Cortex
Object Categorization / Sep 07, 2009
Scherf, K. S., Behrmann, M., & Humphreys, K. (2009). Acquisition and Disruption of Category Specificity in the Ventral Visual Stream: The Case of Late Developing and Vulnerable Face-Related Cortex. Object Categorization, 348–368. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511635465.019
Does social network quality influence facial recognition abilities in emerging adults?
Journal of Vision / Dec 05, 2022
Arrington, M., & Scherf, K. S. (2022). Does social network quality influence facial recognition abilities in emerging adults? Journal of Vision, 22(14), 4323. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.14.4323
Evaluating the ability of serious game intervention to alter visual processing strategies in autism during eye gaze processing using computational modeling
Journal of Vision / Dec 05, 2022
Griffin, J., Hsiao, J., & Scherf, S. (2022). Evaluating the ability of serious game intervention to alter visual processing strategies in autism during eye gaze processing using computational modeling. Journal of Vision, 22(14), 3956. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.14.3956
Mapping the Neural Mechanisms of the Own Species Bias in the Ventrovisual Pathway
Journal of Vision / Dec 05, 2022
Qian, Y., & Scherf, K. S. (2022). Mapping the Neural Mechanisms of the Own Species Bias in the Ventrovisual Pathway. Journal of Vision, 22(14), 4406. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.14.4406
Does relationship quality with family or peers predict facial recognition abilities in emerging adults?
Journal of Vision / Oct 20, 2020
Arrington, M., & Scherf, K. S. (2020). Does relationship quality with family or peers predict facial recognition abilities in emerging adults? Journal of Vision, 20(11), 1502. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.20.11.1502
Puberty is Associated with Amygdala Activation during Face Emotion Processing: A Label-Based Meta-analysis Review
Journal of Vision / Oct 20, 2020
Dai, J., & Scherf, K. S. (2020). Puberty is Associated with Amygdala Activation during Face Emotion Processing: A Label-Based Meta-analysis Review. Journal of Vision, 20(11), 1386. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.20.11.1386
Improving the ability to interpret eye gaze cues in autistic adolescents: A serious game intervention
Journal of Vision / Oct 20, 2020
Griffin, J. W., Smyth, J. M., Geier, C. F., & Scherf, K. S. (2020). Improving the ability to interpret eye gaze cues in autistic adolescents: A serious game intervention. Journal of Vision, 20(11), 1346. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.20.11.1346
Is there a Bias to Encode Peer Faces in the FFA?
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2018
Dai, J., & Scherf, S. (2018). Is there a Bias to Encode Peer Faces in the FFA? Journal of Vision, 18(10), 1087. https://doi.org/10.1167/18.10.1087
Reduced sensitivity to static and dynamic eye gaze cues in adolescents with autism
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2018
Griffin, J., & Scherf, K. S. (2018). Reduced sensitivity to static and dynamic eye gaze cues in adolescents with autism. Journal of Vision, 18(10), 923. https://doi.org/10.1167/18.10.923
Still Rough Around the Edges – Effects of Age and Individual Differences on Neural Network Organization in Young Adults
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2018
Elbich, D., & Scherf, S. (2018). Still Rough Around the Edges – Effects of Age and Individual Differences on Neural Network Organization in Young Adults. Journal of Vision, 18(10), 933. https://doi.org/10.1167/18.10.933
Eye gaze following is an autism endophenotype for males but not females
Journal of Vision / Aug 31, 2017
Whyte, E., & Scherf, K. S. (2017). Eye gaze following is an autism endophenotype for males but not females. Journal of Vision, 17(10), 629. https://doi.org/10.1167/17.10.629
Pubertal Development and Emerging Sensitivity to Complex Facial Expressions
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2015
Garcia, N. V., & Scherf, K. S. (2015). Pubertal Development and Emerging Sensitivity to Complex Facial Expressions. Journal of Vision, 15(12), 1384. https://doi.org/10.1167/15.12.1384
The development of gender and age biases in face recognition from childhood into adulthood
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2015
Picci, G., & Scherf, K. (2015). The development of gender and age biases in face recognition from childhood into adulthood. Journal of Vision, 15(12), 1191. https://doi.org/10.1167/15.12.1191
Over-Connectivity in the Face-Processing Network is Related to Weaker Face Recognition Ability
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2015
Elbich, D., & Scherf, S. (2015). Over-Connectivity in the Face-Processing Network is Related to Weaker Face Recognition Ability. Journal of Vision, 15(12), 166. https://doi.org/10.1167/15.12.166
Axial Diffusivity in the ILF and IFOF is Related to Autism Symptom Severity
Journal of Vision / Sep 01, 2015
Scherf, K. S., Legault, J., Turney, I., Elbich, D., Minshew, N., & Behrmann, M. (2015). Axial Diffusivity in the ILF and IFOF is Related to Autism Symptom Severity. Journal of Vision, 15(12), 639. https://doi.org/10.1167/15.12.639
A reciprocal model of face recognition and the autism condition: Evidence from an individual differences perspective
Journal of Vision / Aug 22, 2014
Tanaka, J., Halliday, D., MacDonald, S., & Scherf, S. (2014). A reciprocal model of face recognition and the autism condition: Evidence from an individual differences perspective. Journal of Vision, 14(10), 1443–1443. https://doi.org/10.1167/14.10.1443
Structural properties of white matter circuits necessary for face perception
Journal of Vision / Aug 22, 2014
Scherf, S., Behrmann, M., Thomas, C., Avidan, G., & Elbich, D. (2014). Structural properties of white matter circuits necessary for face perception. Journal of Vision, 14(10), 1464–1464. https://doi.org/10.1167/14.10.1464
Development of size- and view-invariance in LOC: an fMR-adaptation study
Journal of Vision / Jul 25, 2013
Nishimura, M., Scherf, K. S., Zachariou, V., Tarr, M. J., & Behrmann, M. (2013). Development of size- and view-invariance in LOC: an fMR-adaptation study. Journal of Vision, 13(9), 491–491. https://doi.org/10.1167/13.9.491
Episodic-like memory in a gorilla: A review and new findings
Learning and Motivation / May 01, 2005
Schwartz, B. L., Hoffman, M. L., & Evans, S. (2005). Episodic-like memory in a gorilla: A review and new findings. Learning and Motivation, 36(2), 226–244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lmot.2005.02.012
Development of Working Memory Maintenance
Journal of Neurophysiology / Jan 01, 2009
Geier, C. F., Garver, K., Terwilliger, R., & Luna, B. (2009). Development of Working Memory Maintenance. Journal of Neurophysiology, 101(1), 84–99. https://doi.org/10.1152/jn.90562.2008
Configural processing in autism and its relationship to face processing
Neuropsychologia / Jan 01, 2006
Behrmann, M., Avidan, G., Leonard, G. L., Kimchi, R., Luna, B., Humphreys, K., & Minshew, N. (2006). Configural processing in autism and its relationship to face processing. Neuropsychologia, 44(1), 110–129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2005.04.002
The Privileged Status of Peer Faces: Subordinate-level Neural Representations of Faces in Emerging Adults
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience / Jan 01, 2023
Dai, J., & Scherf, K. S. (2023). The Privileged Status of Peer Faces: Subordinate-level Neural Representations of Faces in Emerging Adults. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 35(4), 715–735. https://doi.org/10.1162/jocn_a_01966
Changes in Cortical Coherence Supporting Complex Visual and Social Processing in Adolescence
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience / Oct 01, 2021
Lerner, Y., Scherf, K. S., Katkov, M., Hasson, U., & Behrmann, M. (2021). Changes in Cortical Coherence Supporting Complex Visual and Social Processing in Adolescence. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 33(11), 2215–2230. https://doi.org/10.1162/jocn_a_01756
Improving sensitivity to eye gaze cues in adolescents on the autism spectrum using serious game technology: A randomized controlled trial
JCPP Advances / Oct 01, 2021
Griffin, J. W., Geier, C. F., Smyth, J. M., & Scherf, K. S. (2021). Improving sensitivity to eye gaze cues in adolescents on the autism spectrum using serious game technology: A randomized controlled trial. JCPP Advances, 1(3). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12041
A quantitative meta-analysis of face recognition deficits in autism: 40 years of research.
Psychological Bulletin / Mar 01, 2021
Griffin, J. W., Bauer, R., & Scherf, K. S. (2021). A quantitative meta-analysis of face recognition deficits in autism: 40 years of research. Psychological Bulletin, 147(3), 268–292. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000310
Does decreased visual attention to faces underlie difficulties interpreting eye gaze cues in autism?
Molecular Autism / Jul 21, 2020
Griffin, J. W., & Scherf, K. S. (2020). Does decreased visual attention to faces underlie difficulties interpreting eye gaze cues in autism? Molecular Autism, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13229-020-00361-2
Measuring sensitivity to eye gaze cues in
naturalistic scenes: Presenting the eye
gaze FoCuS database
International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research / Jul 14, 2020
Bill, G., Whyte, E., Griffin, J. W., & Scherf, K. S. (2020). Measuring sensitivity to eye gaze cues in naturalistic scenes: Presenting the eye gaze <scp>FoCuS</scp> database. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 29(4), 1–9. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.1833
The Complex Emotion Expression Database: A validated stimulus set of trained actors
PLOS ONE / Feb 03, 2020
Benda, M. S., & Scherf, K. S. (2020). The Complex Emotion Expression Database: A validated stimulus set of trained actors. PLOS ONE, 15(2), e0228248. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228248
Puberty and functional brain development in humans: Convergence in findings?
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience / Oct 01, 2019
Dai, J., & Scherf, K. S. (2019). Puberty and functional brain development in humans: Convergence in findings? Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 39, 100690. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2019.100690
Evaluating the organizational structure and specificity of network topology within the face processing system
Human Brain Mapping / Feb 18, 2019
Elbich, D. B., Molenaar, P. C. M., & Scherf, K. S. (2019). Evaluating the organizational structure and specificity of network topology within the face processing system. Human Brain Mapping, 40(9), 2581–2595. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.24546
Improving sensitivity to eye gaze cues in autism using serious game technology: study protocol for a phase I randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open / Sep 01, 2018
Scherf, K. S., Griffin, J. W., Judy, B., Whyte, E. M., Geier, C. F., Elbich, D., & Smyth, J. M. (2018). Improving sensitivity to eye gaze cues in autism using serious game technology: study protocol for a phase I randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 8(9), e023682. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023682
A theoretical rut: revisiting and critically evaluating the generalized under/over‐connectivity hypothesis of autism
Developmental Science / Jul 01, 2016
Picci, G., Gotts, S. J., & Scherf, K. S. (2016). A theoretical rut: revisiting and critically evaluating the generalized under/over‐connectivity hypothesis of autism. Developmental Science, 19(4), 524–549. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12467
Animal, but not human, faces engage the distributed face network in adolescents with autism
Developmental Science / Apr 14, 2015
Whyte, E. M., Behrmann, M., Minshew, N. J., Garcia, N. V., & Scherf, K. S. (2015). Animal, but not human, faces engage the distributed face network in adolescents with autism. Developmental Science, 19(2), 306–317. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12305
Neural mechanisms of face perception, their emergence over development, and their breakdown
WIREs Cognitive Science / May 19, 2016
Behrmann, M., Scherf, K. S., & Avidan, G. (2016). Neural mechanisms of face perception, their emergence over development, and their breakdown. WIREs Cognitive Science, 7(4), 247–263. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/wcs.1388
Size Precedes View: Developmental Emergence of Invariant Object Representations in Lateral Occipital Complex
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience / Mar 01, 2015
Nishimura, M., Scherf, K. S., Zachariou, V., Tarr, M. J., & Behrmann, M. (2015). Size Precedes View: Developmental Emergence of Invariant Object Representations in Lateral Occipital Complex. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 27(3), 474–491. https://doi.org/10.1162/jocn_a_00720
Emerging Sensitivity to Socially Complex Expressions: A Unique Role for Adolescence?
Child Development Perspectives / Apr 09, 2015
Garcia, N. V., & Scherf, K. S. (2015). Emerging Sensitivity to Socially Complex Expressions: A Unique Role for Adolescence? Child Development Perspectives, 9(2), 84–90. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12114
Individual differences in symptom severity and behavior predict neural activation during face processing in adolescents with autism
NeuroImage: Clinical / Jan 01, 2015
Scherf, K. S., Elbich, D., Minshew, N., & Behrmann, M. (2015). Individual differences in symptom severity and behavior predict neural activation during face processing in adolescents with autism. NeuroImage: Clinical, 7, 53–67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2014.11.003
A Reciprocal Model of Face Recognition and Autistic Traits: Evidence from an Individual Differences Perspective
PLoS ONE / May 22, 2014
Halliday, D. W. R., MacDonald, S. W. S., Sherf, S. K., & Tanaka, J. W. (2014). A Reciprocal Model of Face Recognition and Autistic Traits: Evidence from an Individual Differences Perspective. PLoS ONE, 9(5), e94013. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094013
Idiom, Syntax, and Advanced Theory of Mind Abilities in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research / Feb 01, 2014
Whyte, E. M., Nelson, K. E., & Scherf, K. S. (2014). Idiom, Syntax, and Advanced Theory of Mind Abilities in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 57(1), 120–130. https://doi.org/10.1044/1092-4388(2013/12-0308)
Emerging Structure-Function Relations in the Developing Face Processing System
Cerebral Cortex / Jun 13, 2013
Scherf, K. S., Thomas, C., Doyle, J., & Behrmann, M. (2013). Emerging Structure-Function Relations in the Developing Face Processing System. Cerebral Cortex, 24(11), 2964–2980. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bht152
Connecting developmental trajectories: Biases in face processing from infancy to adulthood
Developmental Psychobiology / Jun 18, 2012
Scherf, K. S., & Scott, L. S. (2012). Connecting developmental trajectories: Biases in face processing from infancy to adulthood. Developmental Psychobiology, 54(6), 643–663. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.21013
"What" Precedes "Which": Developmental Neural Tuning in Face- and Place-Related Cortex
Cerebral Cortex / Jan 21, 2011
Scherf, K. S., Luna, B., Avidan, G., & Behrmann, M. (2011). “What” Precedes “Which”: Developmental Neural Tuning in Face- and Place-Related Cortex. Cerebral Cortex, 21(9), 1963–1980. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhq269
Location, location, location: alterations in the functional topography of face- but not object- or place-related cortex in adolescents with autism
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience / Jan 01, 2010
Scherf. (2010). Location, location, location: alterations in the functional topography of face- but not object- or place-related cortex in adolescents with autism. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2010.00026
Atypical development of face and greeble recognition in autism
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry / Aug 01, 2008
Suzanne Scherf, K., Behrmann, M., Minshew, N., & Luna, B. (2008). Atypical development of face and greeble recognition in autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49(8), 838–847. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2008.01903.x
Missing the big picture: impaired development of global shape processing in autism
Autism Research / Jan 01, 2008
Suzanne Scherf, K., Luna, B., Kimchi, R., Minshew, N., & Behrmann, M. (2008). Missing the big picture: impaired development of global shape processing in autism. Autism Research, 1(2), 114–129. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.17
Education
University of Pittsburgh
PhD, Psychology
Experience
Penn State University
Associate Professor / July, 2017 — Present
Asst Professor / July, 2011 — June, 2017
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