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Autism from a biometric perspective.

Nataliya Kostyuk1, Rajendram V Rajnarayanan, Raphael D Isokpehi

  • 1Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Department of Biology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA. nkostyuk@gmail.com

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This pilot study used gas discharge visualization (GDV) to assess autistic children, siblings, and parents, finding significant differences in psycho-emotional and physiological states, suggesting altered autonomic nervous system activity in autism.

Keywords:
autismbiometric evaluationelectro-photonic emissiongas discharge visualization (GDV)

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Area of Science:

  • Biometrics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Research
  • Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Function

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication deficits and restricted, repetitive behaviors.
  • Understanding the physiological and psycho-emotional underpinnings of ASD is crucial for developing effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
  • The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a significant role in regulating physiological and emotional responses, and its dysregulation has been implicated in ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utility of a biometric device employing the gas discharge visualization (GDV) technique for assessing autistic children, their siblings, and parents.
  • To evaluate psycho-emotional and physiological functional states in relation to ANS activity.
  • To identify potential biometric markers associated with ASD and differences within families affected by the disorder.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving autistic children, their siblings, and parents.
  • Utilized a biometric device based on the gas discharge visualization (GDV) technique.
  • Assessed 48 acupuncture points on fingertips, analyzing images with and without filters to evaluate psycho-emotional and physiological states.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in multiple acupuncture points between autistic children and controls, as well as between autistic children and their siblings.
  • Fathers and mothers of autistic children also showed significant differences compared to controls in specific acupuncture points.
  • Psycho-emotional and physiological levels differed significantly across all compared groups, with the most pronounced differences noted between autistic children and controls on a psycho-emotional level.

Conclusions:

  • The activity of the sympathetic autonomic nervous system is significantly altered in children with autism.
  • The GDV-based biometric method shows promise as a tool for autism research, potentially aiding in disease profiling and biomarker identification.
  • Further research with larger participant cohorts is recommended to validate and expand upon these findings.