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<p>Joint attention (JA), the shared focus between two individuals on an object or event, plays a pivotal role in social communication, cognitive development, and language acquisition during early childhood. However, JA is frequently impaired in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), highlighting the need for precise assessment to support early diagnosis and intervention. This narrative review explores the evolution of JA assessment methods, tracing the shift from human-mediated techniques to technology-driven approaches, including artificial intelligence (AI). The study analyzes research indexed in major bibliographic databases between 2002 and 2024, categorizing findings into human-mediated and technology-assisted methods. Key aspects such as target populations, data collection processes, and validation strategies are examined. By highlighting the strengths and limitations of existing approaches, the review identifies future research directions that can advance JA assessment and inform early intervention strategies, ultimately benefiting children with ASD and their families.</p>

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Joint attention in autism: A narrative review of assessment techniques from behavioral observation to artificial intelligence

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年3月2日

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  • Marwa Qaraqe,
  • Elizabeth B Varghese,
  • Inam Qadir,
  • Dena Al-Thani,
  • Chahnaz T Baroudi

摘要

Joint attention (JA), the shared focus between two individuals on an object or event, plays a pivotal role in social communication, cognitive development, and language acquisition during early childhood. However, JA is frequently impaired in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), highlighting the need for precise assessment to support early diagnosis and intervention. This narrative review explores the evolution of JA assessment methods, tracing the shift from human-mediated techniques to technology-driven approaches, including artificial intelligence (AI). The study analyzes research indexed in major bibliographic databases between 2002 and 2024, categorizing findings into human-mediated and technology-assisted methods. Key aspects such as target populations, data collection processes, and validation strategies are examined. By highlighting the strengths and limitations of existing approaches, the review identifies future research directions that can advance JA assessment and inform early intervention strategies, ultimately benefiting children with ASD and their families.