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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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  • I try to vary it. If anything, sometimes I overstare. I'm OK with people I'm close with. In romantic situations, it's great. (But I'm autistic!)  When my daughter was born I had no problems looking into her eyes. Apparently, a lot babies (generally) need eye contact from caregivers. I can't remember whether I did, only that I'd close my eyes as a young child when entering shops and restaurants. 

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  • I try to vary it. If anything, sometimes I overstare. I'm OK with people I'm close with. In romantic situations, it's great. (But I'm autistic!)  When my daughter was born I had no problems looking into her eyes. Apparently, a lot babies (generally) need eye contact from caregivers. I can't remember whether I did, only that I'd close my eyes as a young child when entering shops and restaurants. 

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