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Publication Date: 2023-Nov
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Investigating How Explicit Contextual Cues Affect Predictive Sensorimotor Control in Autistic Adults
Arthur, Tom; Brosnan, Mark; Harris, David; Buckingham, Gavin; Wilson, Mark; Williams, Genevieve; Vine, Sam
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v53 n11 p4368-4381 Nov 2023
Research suggests that sensorimotor difficulties in autism could be reduced by providing individuals with explicit contextual information. To test this, we examined autistic visuomotor control during a virtual racquetball task, in which participants hit normal and unexpectedly-bouncy balls using a handheld controller. The probability of facing each type of ball was varied unpredictably over time. However, during cued trials, participants received explicit information about the likelihood of facing each uncertain outcome. When compared to neurotypical controls, autistic individuals displayed poorer task performance, atypical gaze profiles, and more restricted swing kinematics. These visuomotor patterns were not significantly affected by contextual cues, indicating that autistic people exhibit underlying differences in how prior information and environmental uncertainty are dynamically modulated during movement tasks.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Perceptual Impairments, Perceptual Motor Coordination, Visual Perception, Computer Simulation, Racquet Sports, Program Effectiveness, Context Effect, Cues, Prior Learning
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