Analyzing text comprehension deficits in autism with eye tracking: A case study

The purpose of this study is to present the application of the eye-tracking technology to the research on autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) with a special interest on language impairments and text comprehension and production deficits. We present data and results obtained from a single case study research regarding an adult autistic male with a hyperlexia profile. Furthermore we offer support to the usage of eye-tracking technology, in research and diagnostic contexts that make difficult a human-machine interface.