This is a great video created by someone with Autism on why Autistic people do not look into other peoples eyes. It shows that even though we may be looking at your shirt, or your mouth, or something behind you – we are still processing and comprehending what you are saying. Eye contact should not be used when judging if an autistic person is actually listening to what you are saying.
I have Autism and people always ask me why I don’t look them in the eyes when I talk to them. I have to say, I personally don’t agree with the “mouth movement” explanation in this video in my particular case. I don’t see things the way this person with Autism does. There are probably multiple reasons for the “non-eye-contact” issue depending on the person.
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umm ok what the fuks the difference,
i diffently didnt feel that at all
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I have Autism and people always ask me why I don’t look them in the eyes when I talk to them. I have to say, I personally don’t agree with the “mouth movement” explanation in this video in my particular case. I don’t see things the way this person with Autism does. There are probably multiple reasons for the “non-eye-contact” issue depending on the person.
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