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Meet My Autistic Brain

Making Eye Contact

Jan 7, 2021
This podcast discusses the role of eye contact in diagnosing Asperger's and shares personal experiences of struggling with eye contact. It emphasizes the diverse traits among individuals with autism and encourages learning more about it.
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Quick takeaways

  • Eye contact is considered a diagnostic criteria for individuals with Asperger's, and if there is eye contact, the person is not considered to have Asperger's.
  • Personal experiences in unfamiliar situations made the host realize that she does have trouble making eye contact, leading to a better understanding of her own diagnosis.

Deep dives

Eye contact as a diagnostic criteria

In the professional community, eye contact is considered a diagnostic criteria for individuals with Asperger's. Professionals look for eye contact, and if there is eye contact, the person is not considered to have Asperger's.

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