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Eye contact

Ava

I was told off for not giving eye contact about 16years ago and I give long constant eye mainly now.

i feel because I give constant eye contact that others who are autistic may not and that this means I’m not autistic.

but I am autistic.

im confused about what others think and I mean yourselves who will know if this is unusual?

Do you give constant eye contact?

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  • Eye contact isn't something I generally have an issue with, although it can depend on the situation. When I give eye contact, I do it automatically without giving it any thought.

    I don't stare... Well, not unless the person talking has bored me rigid and I've completely zoned out. What I think I do is look at the person's eyes for a few seconds, look at other facial features for a few seconds, then back to their eyes. I'll just repeat this process until the conversation ends. Depending on the situation and environment, I might also fleetingly glance at objects, scenery, other people, etc.

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  • Eye contact isn't something I generally have an issue with, although it can depend on the situation. When I give eye contact, I do it automatically without giving it any thought.

    I don't stare... Well, not unless the person talking has bored me rigid and I've completely zoned out. What I think I do is look at the person's eyes for a few seconds, look at other facial features for a few seconds, then back to their eyes. I'll just repeat this process until the conversation ends. Depending on the situation and environment, I might also fleetingly glance at objects, scenery, other people, etc.

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