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Eye contact and the ability to identify emotions are complex things for someone's brain to do. We know the amygdala is involved in both of these, and this study looked at the potential difference in the brains of those with autism, compared to those considered to be neurotypical - and their ability to fixate their gaze on the eyes and identify emotions expressed in a photo.

Irlen Syndrome often impacts people's reading. This study discusses fMRI findings & improvements in reading with colored lenses

Irlen Syndrome is not well known, but can cause significant reading difficulties in individuals of all ages

Eye contact seems to be a debate concerning those with autism and their apparent difficulty with it, but this study has a surprise to it

Reading aloud can seem like a weird thing for someone to prefer-but there is good reason for why some prefer it and perhaps more should try