Twins Playing with Mom
Video Summary
Dr. Smith narrates a video comparison of twins during a routine play session with mom. One twin, Nathan, is on the autism spectrum, while the other, Benjamin, is typically developing. Compared to Benjamin's enjoyment and easy engagement in the session, Nathan's enjoyment in the interaction is dubious, characterized by minimal sustained eye contact, smiling or social reciprocity.
"..impairments in social responsitivity and engagement are certainly signs that a child's development may be delayed..."
— Christopher Smith, PhD