Eukyung Yhang

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Eukyung Yhang is a developmental psychologist whose research investigates social attention and communication in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her work centers on understanding how young children with ASD engage with social cues, and how novel interventions—such as the use of puppets—can enhance attention to faces and social partners. Her most cited study, “Puppets facilitate attention to social cues in children with ASD” (2021, 15 citations), demonstrates that puppets can effectively redirect visual attention toward speakers’ faces in children with ASD, offering a promising tool for early social communication interventions. This work highlights her contribution to bridging basic developmental science with practical, low-cost strategies for supporting social engagement in neurodiverse populations. Yhang’s research has implications for early childhood education and therapeutic practices, and her findings are increasingly cited in studies on social attention and autism intervention. Her innovative approach to using puppets as social partners reflects a creative and impactful line of inquiry that continues to shape how researchers and practitioners think about fostering social connection in children with ASD.