Autism/ Why Eye Contact is hard for people on the Autism Spectrum

It’s one shared by a great many people – particularly those on the autism spectrum and those who care about them. Just bear in mind not all autistics are like this by not making eye contact yet there are reasons to why they don't use it. For some people on the autism spectrum, making eye contact can be a stressful, distracting and sensory-taxing experience. Far too often, though, outsiders view avoiding eye contact as “rude” or “antisocial,” when this isn’t the case at all.

Using eye contact is an important nonverbal communication behavior that most of us use automatically in social interactions. However, as you describe, making eye contact with others can be very challenging for some people with autism – adults as well as children.

The answer to your question is difficult because research and clinical experience produces a mixed message as to how much emphasis we should place on teaching and reinforcing this skill. Just remember not all Autistics are like this.

I also talked about the following:
*Why is eye contact important?
*When eye contact is stressful?
*Should we force eye contact?
*16 comments from the Autistic Community sharing with The Mighty website what it is like for them.

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