Looking at eye gaze processing and its neural correlates in infancy-implications for social development and autism spectrum disorder

Stefanie Hoehl; Vincent M Reid; Eugenio Parise; Andrea Handl; Letizia Palumbo; Tricia Striano

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8624.2009.01311.x

Looking at eye gaze processing and its neural correlates in infancy-implications for social development and autism spectrum disorder

Stefanie Hoehl
, Vincent M Reid
, Eugenio Parise
, Andrea Handl
, Letizia Palumbo
, Tricia Striano (Corresponding author)

Publications: Contribution to journal › Review › Peer Reviewed

Abstract

The importance of eye gaze as a means of communication is indisputable. However, there is debate about whether there is a dedicated neural module, which functions as an eye gaze detector and when infants are able to use eye gaze cues in a referential way. The application of neuroscience methodologies to developmental psychology has provided new insights into early social cognitive development. This review integrates findings on the development of eye gaze processing with research on the neural mechanisms underlying infant and adult social cognition. This research shows how a cognitive neuroscience approach can improve our understanding of social development and autism spectrum disorder.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	968-985
Number of pages	18
Journal	Child Development
Volume	80
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2009.01311.x
Publication status	Published - 28 Jul 2009
Externally published	Yes

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

501005 Developmental psychology

Keywords

Amygdala
Attention
Autistic Disorder
Child
Child Development
Child, Preschool
Communication
Cues
Humans
Infant
Prefrontal Cortex
Signal Detection, Psychological
Social Behavior
Social Perception
Visual Perception
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

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Looking at eye gaze processing and its neural correlates in infancy-implications for social development and autism spectrum disorder

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