Hudac, Caitlin M.Dommer, KelseyMahony, MoniqueDesChamps, Trent D.Cairney, BriannaEarl, RachelKurtz-Nelson, Evangeline C.Bradshaw, JessicaBernier, Raphael A.Eichler, Evan E.Neuhaus, EmilyWebb, Sara JaneShic, Frederick2025-06-162025-06-162025Hudac CM, Dommer K, Mahony M, et al. Visual and auditory attention in individuals with DYRK1A and SCN2A disruptive variants. Autism Res. 2025;18(5):909-921. doi:10.1002/aur.3202https://hdl.handle.net/1805/48743This preliminary study sought to assess biomarkers of attention using electroencephalography (EEG) and eye tracking in two ultra-rare monogenic populations associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Relative to idiopathic ASD (n = 12) and neurotypical comparison (n = 49) groups, divergent attention profiles were observed for the monogenic groups, such that individuals with DYRK1A (n = 9) exhibited diminished auditory attention condition differences during an oddball EEG paradigm whereas individuals with SCN2A (n = 5) exhibited diminished visual attention condition differences noted by eye gaze tracking when viewing social interactions. Findings provide initial support for alignment of auditory and visual attention markers in idiopathic ASD and neurotypical development but not monogenic groups. These results support ongoing efforts to develop translational ASD biomarkers within the attention domain.en-USAttribution 4.0 InternationalAttentionAutism spectrum disorder (ASD)Conversational flowDYRK1AElectroencephalography (EEG)Eye trackingGenetic etiologySCN2ASocial attentionVisual and auditory attention in individuals with DYRK1A and SCN2A disruptive variantsArticle