The target article highlights the utility of new technology to study sign language and gesture. Research in special populations – specifically, individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ASD – may further illuminate sign/gesture similarities and differences and lead to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of growth and change. Even verbally fluent speakers with ASD display distinctive qualities in sign and gesture.

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对自闭症谱系障碍手势的看法：时间和功能的改变

目标文章强调了新技术在研究手语和手势方面的实用性。研究特殊人群- 具体来说，自闭症谱系障碍患者，ASD - 可能会进一步阐明手势/手势的相似性和差异，并导致对成长和变化机制的更深入了解。即使是口语流利的自闭症患者也会在手势和手势方面表现出独特的品质。