social.attachment.caregiver_gaze_mutual
Infant locks eyes with caregiver for sustained periods (seconds to tens of seconds), producing the dyadic gaze synchrony that underpins affect regulation.
| Instrument | Approach | Age range | Mapping confidence | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M-CHAT-R/F Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised, with Follow-Up | Parent screening report Subscale: Autism risk indicators | 16mo–2.5y | q14 | |
Bayley-4 Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition | Clinician observation (developmental) Subscale: Social-Emotional | 1mo–3.5y | social_emotional.mutual_gaze |
“Approach” describes how the instrument assesses this construct, not the specific items. We never reproduce proprietary test items.
“While you and {child_name} are chatting, playing, or getting {him_her} dressed, does {he_she} naturally meet your eyes?”
Follow-up: “Is eye contact easy and warm, or does it come and go?”
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