In unknown emotions, which were unique to the autistic group. Comparing 37 autistic and 39 typical young (27–56 months) age-matchedĬhildren, we found no group differences in expressed positive, negative, and neutral emotions. Facial expressions were assessed using the Montreal Stimulating Play Situation, aĬontext incorporating potential autistic interests. Of young children’s facial expressions was thus rated as positive, negative, neutral, or “unknown”-a term for perceivedĮmotions observers do not understand. Furthermore, unlike non-autistics’ emotions,Īutistics’ emotions have been assessed without considering this population’s characteristics. The literature on autistic facial expressions remains small, however, with disparate methodsĪnd results suggesting limited understanding of common autistic emotions. Starting early in life, autistics are characterized as having atypical facial expressions, as well as decreased positive and
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