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Looking at eye gaze processing and its neural correlates in infancy – implications for social development and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hoehl, S.; Reid, V.M.; Parise, E.; Handl, A.; Palumbo, L; Striano, T.

Authors

S. Hoehl

V.M. Reid

E. Parise

A. Handl

L Palumbo

T. Striano



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 develop- mental 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.

Citation

Hoehl, S., Reid, V., Parise, E., Handl, A., Palumbo, L., & Striano, T. (2009). Looking at eye gaze processing and its neural correlates in infancy – implications for social development and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Child Development, 80(4), 968-985. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2009.01311.x

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jul 1, 2009
Deposit Date Sep 25, 2012
Journal Child Development
Print ISSN 0009-3920
Electronic ISSN 1467-8624
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 80
Issue 4
Pages 968-985
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2009.01311.x


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