How is gaze direction detection altered in ASD?

This study investigated whether the detection of gaze direction toward an object is less accurate in autism spectrum disorder. Individuals with ... Our results suggest that the precision of gaze following may be one of the altered processes underlying social interaction difficulties in autism spectrum disorder. read more

i wonder what this question is asking, maybe my interpretation is wrong, but reasons for altered gaze direction in ASD is multi faceted..nervousness can cause this, low self esteem also. sensory processing is also a factor. read more

We found that gaze direction detection was less accurate in autism spectrum disorder than in control participants. Our results suggest that the precision of gaze following may be one of the altered processes underlying social interaction difficulties in autism spectrum disorder. read more

An atypical gaze processing has been reported in autism. However, it remains controversial whether children and adults with autism spectrum disorder interpret indirect gaze direction with typical accuracy. This study investigated whether the detection of gaze direction toward an object is less accurate in autism spectrum disorder. read more