There is a ton of research happening in the field of autism - interesting times indeed! Here's a research article that I came across over break. In this study, researchers examined the differences between toddlers with and without autism and when they blink their eyes. For typical children, the rate of blinking decreased more when watching emotional interactions vs physical movements. The pattern was reversed among children with autism.
Take a look at the findings of this study that give researchers a new tool for understanding how children with autism look at, engage with, and learn form what they see. There are potential implications for the development of more objective diagnostic tools. Results also suggest that therapy for young children with autism should focus on helping students become more emotionally engaged with their social world.
