Mapping Joint Attention Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Tools, Techniques, and Research Gaps

This systematic review of 129 studies (5,536 autistic individuals, 1989-2024) examines how joint attention deficits are assessed in autism across different age groups and methodologies. Assessment approaches included eye-tracking, standardized scales, and play-based measures, with 51 studies demonstrating significantly lower joint attention performance in autistic versus non-autistic participants.