How to Overcome Eye Contact Anxiety
How to Overcome Eye Contact Anxiety
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Some kids dont make eye contact, and that's okay! At Rise & Sign Therapies, we believe in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, where we accept all children as they are and celebrate their strengths, while helping them learn to express themselves in their natural environment. I won't ask kids to look in my eyes if it's uncomfortable for them, instead, I use strategies to make them want to look in my general direction- by sitting across from them, engaging in activities they choose, and finding cr
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It’s well known that eye contact can be a struggle with autistic people - with them either not engaging in eye contact, or in some cases making too much eye contact. A surprising study has found that autistic children don’t actually avoid eye contact - however they do miss why it is socially important. How could this impact our understanding of autism? #psychology #autism #actuallyautistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #psych2go #psychologyfacts | Psych2Go Magazine
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It’s well known that eye contact can be a struggle with autistic people …
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👀 “Eye contact? Not the only way to connect.” Here’s the science real-life swaps: 🧠 BRAIN FACT: Kids’ brains light up with stress when forced to stare—especially our sensitive or autistic little ones. → They actually hear and learn less (up to 30%!) when eyes are locked. (UCLA brain scans) ⚡ SMARTER ABA: Old-school drills: “Look at me!” New-school truth: Listening happens when kids feel safe, not when eyes meet. → Kids pick up words 3x faster when free to look away. ❌ Forcing it can: • Raise a
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👀 “Eye contact? Not the only way to connect.” Here’s the science real-l…
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Ever heard a provider say “they can’t be autistic, they make eye contact”? Let me break down why your doctor might be missing the full picture of autism. 💡 It’s not just about what you see on the surface, like eye contact. Autism is a vast spectrum, and presentation varies widely. Let’s challenge outdated stereotypes and embrace neurodiversity. Every presentation on the spectrum is valid. #actuallyautistic #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autismsupport #misdiagnosed #autismparent #autisticadu
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Are you neurodivergent and do you also have challenges with eye contact? Autistic individuals may find it challenging to make eye contact due to sensory sensitivities, social anxiety, or difficulties in processing social cues. Direct eye contact can be overwhelming, causing discomfort or distraction making it a complex aspect of social interaction for some with Autism. I have ADHD and I also find it difficult to make eye contact 👀 👉 I have ADHD and my children are Autistic ❤️❤️. Follow us on o
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