Difficulty with Eye-contact
Eye contact is often treated as a classroom expectation, but for many students on the autism spectrum (1*), it can…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
The concept of eye contact doesn’t carry the same weight everywhere. In some cultures, it’s a sign of respect. In…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
When someone doesn’t respond with the expected gaze, it can unintentionally shift the tone of the interaction, especially in peer…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
Friendships are a vital part of growing up, offering connection, shared experiences, and emotional support. But for individuals with autism,…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
Building trust in relationships, whether with friends, family, or colleagues, often involves non‑verbal signals, and eye contact is one such…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
Everyday participation, at local clubs, events, markets, or group activities, often relies on unspoken communication cues like eye contact. For…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
Eye contact plays a key role in the subtle, unspoken signals that shape romantic relationships. For autistic individuals, navigating intimacy…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
For autistic individuals, friendship isn’t built on eye contact alone and often thrives in spite of its challenges. Understanding friendships…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
It’s not just about compliance, eye contact, or the lack thereof, plays a profound part in how autistic individuals connect…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Difficulty with Eye-contact
Navigating everyday moments, greeting a friend, listening in conversation, asking for help, often hinges on nonverbal cues like eye contact.…
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Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS