Measuring how the eyes' pupils change in response to light—known as the pupillary light reflex—could potentially be used to screen for autism in young children, according to a study conducted at Washington State University.
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In a series of articles published in the journal Nature Genetics, researchers have used data from the SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) research cohort, which was created to advance our understanding of the complex ...
Aug 18, 2022
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When they're watching videos, how do infants, children, and adults differ in how they view faces? A University of California, Riverside, study has explored this question and found that with age the role of "face centering" ...
Aug 15, 2022
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A joint research team of Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology professors Um Ji-won and Ko Jae-won of the Department of Brain Sciences reported a new genetic mutation related to intellectual disability and discovered ...
Aug 11, 2022
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Many autistic people experience difficulties in expressing their emotions. This can result in increased anxiety, depression, anger and physical health problems. Research shows autistic adults are significantly more likely ...
Aug 8, 2022
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New research carried out by psychologists at Edge Hill University shows that contrary to popular belief, people with autism may actually be better than neurotypical people at reading emotions in some contexts.
Aug 4, 2022
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Difficulties with social communication and interaction are considered core features of autism. There is a common perception autistic people are poor at recognizing others' emotions and have little insight into how effectively ...
Aug 3, 2022
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There's a common perception that autistic individuals are poor at recognizing others' emotions and have little insight into how effectively they do so.
Aug 2, 2022
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A new study from Tel Aviv University proposes a new learning method for people with autism that may accelerate the learning process and even significantly improve capabilities in terms of visual perception. According to the ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental condition that affects how humans communicate, learn new things and behave. Symptoms of ASD can include difficulties in interacting with others and adapting ...
