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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.
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Unusual Gaze Direction Detection in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Tianqi Feng1, Binbin Sun2, Yulan Yang2

  • 1School of Psychology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, Guangdong, China.

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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show difficulty recognizing gaze direction at wider angles, unlike typically developing children. This impaired gaze perception correlates with autism trait severity, impacting social interaction.

Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorderAverted gazeDirect gazeGaze directionSocial impairment

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  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

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  • Gaze direction detection is crucial for social interaction, guiding attention, emotion, and intention interpretation.
  • Nonverbal behavioral anomalies, including gaze perception, are characteristic of early Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) development, but findings on gaze sensitivity remain inconclusive.
  • The relationship between gaze detection sensitivity and autism-related traits requires further clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gaze direction perception accuracy and reaction times in children with ASD compared to typically developing (TD) children.
  • To explore the correlation between gaze detection abilities and the severity of autism-related traits in children with ASD.

Main Methods:

  • A computerized gaze direction adaptation task was used, presenting direct (0°) and averted gaze (4°, 8°, 12°) stimuli in a simulated social context.
  • Participants included 44 children, comprising individuals with ASD and TD children.
  • Accuracy and reaction times were measured for gaze direction identification across different angles.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in accuracy or reaction time were found between ASD and TD children for direct gaze (0°) and subtle averted gaze (4°).
  • Children with ASD showed significantly lower accuracy in identifying gaze direction at 8° and 12° compared to TD children, with unaffected reaction times.
  • A negative correlation was observed between gaze direction accuracy and autism trait severity in the ASD group at a 12° gaze angle.

Conclusions:

  • Children with ASD exhibit heightened sensitivity to gaze, leading to increased confusion between direct and averted gazes, particularly at greater angles.
  • Impaired gaze perception in ASD is linked to the severity of autism-related traits, suggesting a potential mechanism for social interaction difficulties.
  • This study provides nuanced insights into gaze perception deficits in ASD, addressing gaps in prior research and highlighting implications for social interaction.