Scholars weigh in on new ideas about autism
A new study calls into question many existing theories about the association between lack of social connectedness and autism. ... Read More...
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Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention
An eye-tracking study of 10-month-old infants reveals children later diagnosed on the autism spectrum seldom initiate joint attention. Findings suggest children with ASD already have reduced social motivation as infants.... Read More...
Eye Contact Prepares Brains for Social Interaction
A new neuroimaging study reveals real time eye contact is a basis for effective social communication. The study found eye contact between two people simultaneously activated the same areas of each person's brain. ... Read More...
A Tilt of the Head Facilitates Social Engagement
A new eye tracking study reveals left gaze bias is replaced by an upper eye bias when we look at faces tilted to an eleven degree angle. Researchers say the findings could help social engagement in those with ASD as the head tilt helps people focus more on the eyes, making others seem less threatening and more approachable.... Read More...
People with Autism Want to Socialize, They May Just Express It Differently
A new study pushes back the assumption that those on the autism spectrum do not wish to socialize with others. Researchers hope their findings will lead to more respectful treatment of those with ASD and help develop more effective methods of support for those with autism. ... Read More...
Eye Contact With Your Baby Helps Synchronize Brainwaves
University of Cambridge researchers report making eye contact with a baby causes brainwave synchronization in both the child and person they are looking at. Researchers believe this synchronization can help boost communication and learning skills. ... Read More...
Why Some With Autism Avoid Eye Contact
A new study sheds light on why some people on the autism spectrum have problems maintaining eye contact. Researchers say that eye avoidance behavior may be triggered by excessive arousal stemming from an over-activation in a specific region of the brain.... Read More...
Researchers Explore Why Those With Autism Avoid Eye Contact
A new study sheds light on the neural mechanism behind why some people with autism are unable to make eye contact with others.... Read More...
Toddlers With Autism Don’t Avoid Eye Contact, But Do Miss Its Significance
A new study reports young children with autism don't avoid eye contact on purposes, but do miss the significance of the social information in others' eyes.... Read More...
Hearing With Your Eyes: A Western Style of Speech Perception
While Western people tend to look at lip movement when communicating, a new study reports Japanese people are less influenced by looking at the mouth when communicating.... Read More...
Reviving Chivalry: Small Favors Can Yield Large Returns
A new study reveals the effort made in performing a small courtesy, such as holding a door open for others, influences whether people say “thank you” or return the favor.... Read More...
Infants With Blind Parents Pay Less Attention to Eyes
A new study reports infants with blind parents pay less attention to adults' eye gaze.... Read More...