Real world evidence for altered communication patterns in individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may compensate for their social difficulties by resorting to more sequential forms of communication. Here, we study communication preferences in individuals with ASD and neurotypical controls by monitoring smartphone-based communication for verbal, written, and mixed app categories over a period of four months. We find ASD participants to prefer written over verbal communication, underscoring the importance of considering these preferences to facilitate social integration.
Source: npj Digital Medicine
Authors: Mehran Turna, Johannes Eckert, Kristina Meier-Böke, Mamaka Narava, Irini Chaliani, Simon B. Eickhoff, Leonhard Schilbach, Juergen Dukart
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $4,090
OpenAlex ID: W4408337588