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30-03-2022 | Original Paper

Eye-Tracking Studies in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Auteurs: Imanol Setien-Ramos, Jorge Lugo-Marín, Laura Gisbert-Gustemps, Emiliano Díez-Villoria, María Magán-Maganto, Ricardo Canal-Bedia, Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2023

Abstract

Eye-tracking studies have shown potential in effectively discriminating between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and non-ASD groups. The main objective of the present study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of eye-tracking studies in adults with ASD. A total of 22 studies were included for meta-analysis. Eyes and Non-Social regions proved better for discriminating between ASD and non-ASD adults, while fixation duration seems to be the outcome to choose. Active engaged tasks seem to reduce differences between ASD and non-ASD adults, regardless of the emotional content of the stimuli/task. Proportional fixation duration on eyes and non-social areas in non-active tasks (e.g. free viewing) seems to be the best eye-tracking design for increasing the sensitivity and specificity in ASD adults.

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Titel: Eye-Tracking Studies in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Auteurs: Imanol Setien-Ramos
Jorge Lugo-Marín
Laura Gisbert-Gustemps
Emiliano Díez-Villoria
María Magán-Maganto
Ricardo Canal-Bedia
Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga
Publicatiedatum: 30-03-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2023
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05524-z

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