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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often show deficits in emotion recognition (ER), particularly with facial expressions. Interventions show promise for improving ER abilities in children with ASD.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Emotion recognition (ER) deficits are a recognized characteristic in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Research has explored various conditions and interventions to improve ER in individuals with ASD, primarily children.
  • Facial expression databases are crucial tools in this research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review summarizing diverse research on ER in ASD.
  • To focus on the facial expression databases utilized in ER research and interventions for ASD.
  • To identify research gaps and suggest future directions.

Main Methods:

  • Followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines for the scoping review.
  • Searched electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed) with predefined criteria.
  • Selected 80 studies for analysis, focusing on sample characteristics, findings, and databases used.

Main Results:

  • Studies predominantly used small samples, mostly children with ASD and matched controls.
  • Findings on facial ER in ASD are mixed; deficits are common, but performance can be adequate under specific conditions.
  • Interventions demonstrated positive outcomes, enhancing ER abilities in children with ASD.
  • Commonly used facial expression databases are Western-developed and validated.

Conclusions:

  • While ER deficits in ASD are prevalent, performance varies with stimuli and conditions.
  • Interventions offer a promising avenue for improving ER in children with ASD.
  • A need exists for diverse and culturally relevant facial expression databases in ASD research.