Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Autism Spectrum Disorder01:19

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Factors Associated With the Rising Trend in Self-Reported Cognitive Disability Among U.S. Adults Aged 18-39 From 2013-2024.

Annals of clinical and translational neurology·2026
Same author

A Scoping Review on Positive Emotions and Affect in Autism.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders·2026
Same author

Altered aperiodic EEG spectral power during speech perception task is associated with verbal communication in youths with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

A longitudinal investigation of aggression and social skills in autistic youth.

Research in autism·2026
Same author

Optimizing functional connectivity scanning conditions for predicting autistic traits.

Nature. Mental health·2026
Same author

BiSCoT: Behavior-Informed Subgroup-Consistent Connectome Template for Interpretable Brain Network Analysis.

Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 24, 2026

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells (NPCs)
10:47

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells (NPCs)

Published on: March 2, 2018

Brain development: neural signature predicts autism's emergence.

Kevin A Pelphrey1, James C McPartland

  • 1Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06519, USA. kevin.pelphrey@yale.edu

Current Biology : CB
|February 25, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Neural sensitivity to eye gaze in infancy can predict autism development. This finding offers a potential early biomarker for autism spectrum disorder before behavioral signs appear.

More Related Videos

Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder
08:30

Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Published on: September 6, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 24, 2026

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells (NPCs)
10:47

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells (NPCs)

Published on: March 2, 2018

Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder
08:30

Paradigms for Behavioral Assessment in Drosophila Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Published on: September 6, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition.
  • Early identification of ASD is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes.
  • Current diagnostic methods often rely on behavioral observation, typically after symptoms are apparent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between neural responses to eye gaze in early infancy and the later development of autism spectrum disorder.
  • To identify potential early neural biomarkers for ASD.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized neuroimaging techniques to measure brain activity in infants.
  • Assessed neural sensitivity to eye gaze stimuli.
  • Tracked participants for subsequent diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Main Results:

  • Infants who later developed ASD showed altered neural sensitivity to eye gaze.
  • This neural difference was detectable in early infancy, prior to overt behavioral symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Neural sensitivity to eye gaze in infancy serves as a potential predictive biomarker for autism spectrum disorder.
  • This discovery may facilitate earlier diagnosis and intervention for ASD.