The Quality of Everyday Eye Contact in Williams Syndrome: Insights From Cross-Syndrome Comparisons.
Am J Intellect Dev Disabil
; 127(4): 293-312, 2022 07 01.
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ABSTRACT
Past research shows that individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) have heightened and prolonged eye contact. Using parent report measures, we examined not only the presence of eye contact but also its qualitative features. Study 1 included individuals with WS (n = 22, ages 6.0-36.3). Study 2 included children with different neurodevelopmental (ND) conditions (WS, autism spectrum condition, fragile X syndrome, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and children with neurotypical development (NT; n = 262, ages 4.0-17.11). Unusual eye contact features, including staring, were found in approximately half of the WS samples. However, other features such as brief glances were frequently found in WS and in all ND conditions, but not NT. Future research in ND conditions should focus on qualitative as well as quantitative features of eye contact.
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Assunto principal:
Síndrome de Williams
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Transtornos do Neurodesenvolvimento
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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En
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Am J Intellect Dev Disabil
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article