M. Math Candidate, Applied Mathematics Department, University of Waterloo
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Early-detection technique analyzes how children with autism scan faces
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have developed a new autism detection technique that distinguishes among different eye-gaze patterns to help doctors more quickly and accurately detect autism in children.
Early-detection technique analyzes how children with autism scan faces
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Anita Layton, Mehrshad Sadria, The Conversation
6 August 2019 | 4 min read
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