An optical illusion test can quickly reveal who has autism

Specialists from the University of Rochester in the United States claim that the visual illusion test can help quickly identify mild autism, especially in children. According to the researchers, if a person is unable to easily locate the white square while focusing on the black markers, they likely have mild autism. The study authors explain that individuals with autism process information differently. According to Knight, the findings suggest that children with autism "May not be as able to predict and fill in missing visual information as their neurotypical peers." The study involved 60 children, 29 of whom were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The team used a classic optical illusion technique, involving simple lines or shapes like circles with missing parts. From the brain activity of 7- to 17-year-olds with autism, the researchers noted a delay in delusional processing.

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