Francesca Degli Espinosa
Behavior analyst and researcher focused on eye-looking, social development, and early intervention in autism; author of the Perspectives on Behavior Science paper on eye contact and writer of the Substack 'What Darwin Taught Me' featuring conceptual fiction about ABA and AI.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 1h 18min
Eye Contact and AI in ABA Treatment: Session 317 with Francesca degli Espinosa
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Francesca Degli Espinosa, a behavior analyst focused on eye-looking and autism, redefines eye contact as 'eye-looking.' She emphasizes its importance in social development and early intervention, highlighting how gaze behavior affects learning. Francesca explores the complexities of teaching eye contact and its potential aversiveness for some individuals. She also introduces her Substack, blending behavioral science with narrative fiction, and discusses the role of AI in behavior analysis—both its benefits and risks.
