For decades, we've been told that autistic people lack empathy. This assumption is embedded into diagnostic criteria. It shapes how society views autism and how autistic people are represented in ...

Researchers have conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on how the autistic brain processes faces. Some hallmark ...

Accurate perceptions of emotions are essential for successful social interactions. Emotions are divided into different categories, such as basic emotions (anger, fear, disgust, happiness, sadness, and ...

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through their facial movements, according to a new study, which may help to explain why emotional expressions are sometimes misinterpreted ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misunderstood, leading to many stereotypes and misconceptions that create unnecessary fear and social stigma. While awareness has increased over the years, ...

A study led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers suggests that tiny facial movements – too slight for the human eye to notice – could help scientists better understand social communication ...

Recent findings published in the journal Emotion suggest that the discomfort associated with making eye contact is not exclusive to individuals with a clinical autism diagnosis but scales with ...

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through their facial movements, according to a new study, which may help to explain why emotional expressions are sometimes misinterpreted ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. LONDON - It wasn't until Jude met Jenny that the 3-year-old autistic boy understood what happy people look like. Jenny, a green ...