Many autistic people find eye contact uncomfortable and actively avoid it. I recently received a question from a blog reader asking how I feel when someone makes eye contact with me, and in this post, I’ll answer that, as well as explain why eye contact can be so challenging for many autistic individuals. Eye Contact […]
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It’s well known that people with autism have differences in brain structure, which has long been a subject of research. Scientists at Yale University have investigated whether stimulating specific brain regions influences non-verbal behaviours, specifically eye contact. We, as autistic individuals, are often known for either completely avoiding eye contact or, conversely, having an intense, […]