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.
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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.
Personal experience with eye contact
The host shares her personal experience with eye contact and how it impacted her diagnosis. Initially, she didn't think she had difficulty making eye contact and failed the oral interview. However, later experiences in stores, restaurants, and unfamiliar situations made it clear to her that she does have trouble making eye contact.
The experts say that difficulty making eye contact is a requirement for a diagnosis of Aspergers. What aren’t they seeing?
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