Identifying and describing subtypes of spontaneous empathic facial expression production in autistic adults

ConclusionThe results from our previous study on self-reported empathy and current expressivity findings point to a higher degree of facial expressions recruited for emotional resonance in autism that may not always be adaptive (e.g., experiencing similar emotional resonance regardless of valence). These findings also build on previous work indicating that facial expression intensity is not diminished in autism and suggest the need for intervention programs to focus on emotion recognition and social skills in the context of both negative and positive emotions.

Source: Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - August 1, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research