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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

A New Hope: Can we estimate a clinical diagnosis by using eye-tracking technology?

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MCM. Alijotas CapdevilaGeneralitat de CatalunyaMMM.J. Martínez-RamírezUniversity of AugsburgPCP. Querol Clares

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Implication

This analysis reveals social attention variations in adults with ASD and ADHD, suggesting implications for diagnosis and targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • Individuals with ASD showed distinct visual attention patterns compared to ADHD and non-clinical participants, emphasizing unique cognitive profiles.
  • Significant differences in social attention were observed among the groups, particularly highlighting the role of eye-tracking technology in assessing these conditions.
  • Social attention was measured using ADOS-2 vignettes, demonstrating an innovative approach to understanding complex cognitive abilities.
  • Findings question traditional beliefs about social attention deficits in ADHD relative to ASD, opening avenues for more nuanced intervention strategies.

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Capdevila et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507d31b076d99fa580c9https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1675
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