Connections Between Vision And Movement, As They Relate To Perceived Threats, Autism
Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 22:07
in Psychology & Sociology
In research designed to assist US Department of Homeland Security and provide insight into how autistic individuals perceive others, scientists are examining how our visual system helps interpret the intent conveyed in subtle body movements. While most autism research has focused on difficulties in face perception, this new research examines autism as it relates to connections between visual analysis, body movement and our ability to interact.
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