The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Spectroscopy is currently collaborating with Yale Early Social Cognition, Chawarska Lab, on the international project entitled “Proximity to threat as an index of fear reactivity in children with ASD.” This joint research is aiming to develop novel algorithms and techniques to assist early detection and evaluation of the status of early neurodevelopment disorders and contribute to the clinical intervention. This proposed research will provide accurate data in support of basic research both in China and USA, which in turn will lead to a better understanding and sustainable development of brain and cognition research.