{"id":11634,"date":"2025-07-08T03:04:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T03:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/?p=11634"},"modified":"2025-07-08T03:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T03:04:50","slug":"why-do-children-with-autism-avoid-eye-contact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/why-do-children-with-autism-avoid-eye-contact\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Children with Autism Avoid Eye Contact?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children with autism<\/a> often avoid eye contact due to sensory sensitivities and difficulties<\/strong> with social communication. For many, eye contact can feel overwhelming<\/a> or uncomfortable. The act of looking someone in the eye may be perceived as intense or intrusive, causing anxiety or distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This behavior is not a sign of disinterest or lack of affection. Instead, it\u2019s a result of how the brain processes social cues differently. Children with autism may find it challenging to interpret the emotions or intentions behind someone\u2019s gaze, making eye contact feel confusing or stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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