Weak central coherence in adults with ASD: Evidence from eye-tracking and thematic content analysis of social scenes

Tassini, Susanny Cristini Vercellino; Melo, Mariana Cardoso; Bueno, Orlando Francisco Amodeo; Mello, Cláudia Berlim de

doi:10.1080/23279095.2022.2060105

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“…Results show that ASD children have more fixation number in localized AOIs instead of global picture. They cannot understand the whole picture of social context, failing to integrate social cues arising from the recognition of emotions in faces or from the environment in order to understand people’s interactions and relationship between social stimuli ( Tsang and Chu, 2018 ; Tassini et al, 2022 ). Second one is both delay in response and shorter fixation time to visual attention to social stimuli, suggesting ASD patients may misinterpret social information and subsequent social cognitive processing because of skipping registering important momentary social information ( Tsang and Chu, 2018 ).…”

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A scoping review of physiological biomarkers in autism

Shan,

Gu,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Neurosci.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by pervasive deficits in social interaction, communication impairments, and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors. This complex disorder is a significant public health concern due to its escalating incidence and detrimental impact on quality of life. Currently, extensive investigations are underway to identify prospective susceptibility or predictive biomarkers, employing a physiological biomarker-based framework. However, knowledge regarding physiological biomarkers in relation to Autism is sparse. We performed a scoping review to explore putative changes in physiological activities associated with behaviors in individuals with Autism. We identified studies published between January 2000 and June 2023 from online databases, and searched keywords included electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), electrodermal activity markers (EDA), eye-tracking markers. We specifically detected social-related symptoms such as impaired social communication in ASD patients. Our results indicated that the EEG/ERP N170 signal has undergone the most rigorous testing as a potential biomarker, showing promise in identifying subgroups within ASD and displaying potential as an indicator of treatment response. By gathering current data from various physiological biomarkers, we can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the physiological profiles of individuals with ASD, offering potential for subgrouping and targeted intervention strategies.

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A scoping review of physiological biomarkers in autism

Shan,

Gu,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Neurosci.

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“…Further, there is an ongoing active debate about its (Goldinger et al, 2016 ; Mahon and Hickok, 2016 ; Greco, 2021 ; Winter et al, 2022 ). Nevertheless, the importance of motor simulation has been suggested as a feature of cognitive processing in individuals with ASD, with weaknesses in central integration (Frith and Happé, 1994 ) and overall A-style weakness that favors attention to detail over partial or global information processing (Happé, 1999 ; Klin et al, 2007 ; Tassini et al, 2022 ). This characteristic has been proposed to exhibit a normal distribution, with strengths varying from weak to strong in non-clinical participants (Moretti and Greco, 2018 ).…”

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Lack of action–sentence compatibility effect in non-clinical individuals with high autistic traits

Irie,

Zhao,

Aruga

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionPatients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit atypical responses to language use and comprehension. Recently, various degrees of primary autistic symptoms have been reported in the general population. We focused on autistic traits and examined the differences in mechanisms related to language comprehension using the action–sentence compatibility effect (ACE). ACE is a phenomenon in which response is facilitated when the action matches the behavior described in the statement.MethodsIn total, 70 non-clinical individuals were divided into low autistic and high autistic groups according to their autism spectrum quotient (AQ) scores. ACEs with adverbs and onomatopoeias were examined using a stimulus set of movement-related sentences. A choice-response task helped determine the correct sentence using antonym adverbs (slow and fast) and onomatopoeia (quick and satto) related to the speed of the movement.ResultsThe low-AQ group showed ACEs that modulated the reaction time in antonym sentences. The high-AQ group showed less temporal modulation, and their overall reaction time was shorter. The low-AQ group showed faster reaction times for onomatopoeic words; however, the high-AQ group showed a tendency to reverse this trend. In individuals with intermediate autistic traits, the angle effect may be moderated by individual differences in motor skills and experience rather than autistic traits. The stimulus presentation involved a passive paradigm.DiscussionThis study provides insight into language comprehension processes in non-clinical individuals ranging from low to high autistic idiosyncrasy and elucidates language and behavior in individuals at different locations on the autistic trait continuum.

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“…When preparing instructions for a neurodiverse group of participants, it is crucial to be as clear, detailed, and multimodal as possible, catering to diverse processing styles. For instance, ASD is associated with a preference for explicit, step-by-step instructions to reduce ambiguity, while those with ADHD may benefit from concise, clearly segmented information to help maintain focus [ 12 , 25 , 28 ]. Similarly, dyslexic participants might find visual instructions more accessible than written ones due to potential reading difficulties [13] .…”

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Methodological adjustments for experimental studies including neurodiverse participants: A checklist for before, during, and after laboratory visits

Le Cunff,

Glover,

Martis

et al. 2024

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Weak central coherence in adults with ASD: Evidence from eye-tracking and thematic content analysis of social scenes

Cited by 6 publications

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A scoping review of physiological biomarkers in autism

A scoping review of physiological biomarkers in autism

Lack of action–sentence compatibility effect in non-clinical individuals with high autistic traits

Methodological adjustments for experimental studies including neurodiverse participants: A checklist for before, during, and after laboratory visits

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