 This study examined the differences in turn-taking behavior between individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ASD, and those without it during spontaneous conversations. It was found that there were no significant differences in the length of silence between the two groups, but there was a greater amount of silence at the beginning of the conversation in the ASD group. This suggests that individuals with ASD may take more time to initiate conversations due to their difficulty in understanding social cues. This article was authored by Simon Wehrle, Francesco Cangemi, Alicia Jans, and others.