Study suggests it is not the judgement process itself that is different in people with autism, but the way they gather clues in the first place It explains why people with autism have difficulty reading expressions Finding may improve understanding of people diagnosed with autism Scientists now want to find out how faces appear to people with autism
By Ellie Zolfagharifard for MailOnline
Published: 09:48 EST, 26 November 2014 | Updated: 11:33 EST, 26 November 2014
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People with autism see faces differently to their peers a finding which may explain why they sometimes have difficulty judging facial expressions.
Symptoms of this complex condition vary from person to person but they can revolve around difficulty with social interaction and communication.
The latest discovery could improve understanding of people diagnosed with autism, helping family members, friends and healthcare workers better communicate with them.
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Autistic people see faces differently