Autistic brains process faces differently

The recent study examines how the brains of children with autism spectrum disorder process the faces of others. It revealed that neural activity related to face recognition is less clear and less developed in these children compared to typically developing children. Neural responses change with age in typical children, whereas they remain stable and weak in children with autism, indicating a fundamental difference in the development of neural processes. The findings also showed that a delayed N170 marker—an indicator that occurs more than 170 milliseconds after seeing a face—is one of the most prominent signs. Children with autism experience delays and reduced responsiveness in their brains’ reactions to faces and emotional expressions. This confirms that their lack of eye contact is not simply a behavioral issue that can be easily changed, but rather the result of structural differences in the brain. The study recommends addressing each case individually and analyzing each child's abilities to develop appropriate strategies that enhance social interaction, rather than relying solely on promoting eye contact.

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