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Autism & Eye Contact

Toddlers with autism don't avoid eye contact, but do miss its significance

A new study helps put to rest a longstanding controversy and question about children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Eye-tracking measures developed by the group demonstrate that young children with autism do not avoid eye contact on purpose; instead, they miss the significance of social information in others’ eyes. Ref. Source 9k.

Contact Eye and Autism

Interesting. So its the way they see the importance of something rather than ignoring it. It goes along with why some autistics see people as objects.

Autism & Eye Contact Health & Special Psychology

Why do those with autism avoid eye contact? Individuals with autism spectrum disorder often find it difficult to look others in the eyes as they find eye contact uncomfortable or stressful. Now a study has shed light on the brain mechanisms involved in this behavior. Source 4e.

Contact Eye and Autism

Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism. Neuroscience researchers often look to our gaze patterns—what we tend to spend time looking at—to gain insight into the human brain and behavior. NIMH researchers find similarities and differences in what people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and people without ASD spend time looking at in a social scene. Source 6x.

Contact Eye and Autism

Eye contact is a high-sensory behavior. Children with Autism may prioritize other behaviors over eye contact. Eye contact may distract a child with Autism from concentrating on what is important in their environment. Although a child should be trained overtime to maintain eye contact, it is first important for child with Autism to listen to your instructions. This ensure a pathway of connection between you and the child from which you can work from.

Autism & Eye Contact

As a general rule, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to avoid eye contact and look away. This is usually because they find eye contact negative and stressful, and have a hard time perceiving social eye cues as important or meaningful.