The goal of the study is to receive data about emotional states
manifestation in the speech and in the non-verbal behaviour features of
4-7 years old children, typically developing (TD) (n=130) and children
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) (n=26). Children with ASD were
divided in two groups: presence of development reversals (first group)
and developmental risk diagnosed at the infant's birth (second group).
Perception and acoustic measures of participant's speech, voice features
and facial expression were compared with data from TD children.
Unintelligible speech and higher pitch values more prevalent in ASD
first group children. Significant differences between TD children and
children with ASD were revealed in the voice features, mimic and
behavioural reactions.