2013
Speech Disturbs Face Scanning in 6-Month-Old Infants Who Develop Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shic F, Macari S, Chawarska K. Speech Disturbs Face Scanning in 6-Month-Old Infants Who Develop Autism Spectrum Disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2013, 75: 231-237. PMID: 23954107, PMCID: PMC3864607, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2013.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolDevelopmental DisabilitiesEye MovementsFaceFemaleHumansInfantLongitudinal StudiesMalePhotic StimulationSpeechVisual PerceptionConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderComplex social scenesAttention of infantsCritical developmental pointPresence of speechPositive affectASD outcomeGaze patternsSocial scenesSocial targetsDevelopmental pointInner featuresSocial worldOlder infantsAtypical behaviorScanning patternsSpontaneous deploymentsFaceMonths of ageAttentionDisordersAffectClinical outcomesComprehensive assessmentDecreased Spontaneous Attention to Social Scenes in 6-Month-Old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chawarska K, Macari S, Shic F. Decreased Spontaneous Attention to Social Scenes in 6-Month-Old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Biological Psychiatry 2013, 74: 195-203. PMID: 23313640, PMCID: PMC3646074, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial scenesSpectrum disorderSocial brain networkEye-tracking taskAttentional biasSocial cognitionSocial overturesSpontaneous attentionAtypical developmentEnhanced attentionBrain networksSocial interaction patternsMonitoring skillsOlder infantsVisual responsesProdromal symptomsDiminished abilityInteraction patternsLimited attentionDisordersFirst yearAttentionSceneCognition
2012
Social Robots as Embedded Reinforcers of Social Behavior in Children with Autism
Kim ES, Berkovits LD, Bernier EP, Leyzberg D, Shic F, Paul R, Scassellati B. Social Robots as Embedded Reinforcers of Social Behavior in Children with Autism. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2012, 43: 1038-1049. PMID: 23111617, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1645-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildChild BehaviorChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolCommunicationCross-Over StudiesFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleRoboticsSocial BehaviorConceptsSocial robotsAdult confederateSocial human-robot interactionSocial behaviorInteraction partnersAutism spectrum disorderHuman-robot interactionSocial skillsSpectrum disorderMore speechCommunication therapySocial interactionComputer gamesRobotAutismConfederateReinforcersChildrenIntrinsic reinforcersAdult humansPartnersSpeechSkillsLarge demonstrationsMotivators
2010
Limited activity monitoring in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder
Shic F, Bradshaw J, Klin A, Scassellati B, Chawarska K. Limited activity monitoring in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. Brain Research 2010, 1380: 246-254. PMID: 21129365, PMCID: PMC3050079, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2010.11.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttentionChild Development Disorders, PervasiveFemaleHumansInfantMaleSocial BehaviorSocial Behavior DisordersConceptsAutism spectrum disorderTypical developmentSpectrum disorderAdult–child play interactionsGreater autism severityAutism severityObservational learningDevelopmental delayPlay interactionsCognitive deficitsDevelopmental progressionPeople's headsToddlersSocial activitiesFuture avenuesLess attentionBackground objectsAutismDisordersDeficitsLearningAttentionPeopleObjectsContext
2009
Looking But Not Seeing: Atypical Visual Scanning and Recognition of Faces in 2 and 4-Year-Old Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chawarska K, Shic F. Looking But Not Seeing: Atypical Visual Scanning and Recognition of Faces in 2 and 4-Year-Old Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2009, 39: 1663. PMID: 19590943, PMCID: PMC4878114, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-009-0803-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttentionChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolEye MovementsFaceFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMalePattern Recognition, VisualPhotic StimulationRecognition, Psychology