Can a gaze measurement app help spot potential signs of autism in toddlers?
Can a gaze measurement app help spot potential signs of autism in toddlers? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves challenges in social interaction, nonverbal communication, speech, and repetitive behaviors. In the United States alone, about 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with ASD. Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. Early diagnosis is crucial for treatment and therapies. Researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA, used computational methods based on computer vision analysis and a smartphone or ta...