Maintaining eye contact can sometimes be difficult for autistic folks. Practice and therapy can help, but they’re not the only way to build relationships. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a term used ...

Eye contact is a critical part of communication—in showing respect, engagement, trustworthiness, and confidence—and building relationships. Yet kids are getting worse at it, according to a nationally ...

In fact, eye contact avoidance is a key behavioral marker in the clinical diagnosis of autism. However, most developing children also seldom make direct eye contact during everyday play interactions, ...

Have you ever noticed someone avoiding eye contact with you during a conversation? This subtle behavior can carry a wealth of meaning, often leaving you to wonder about the other person’s thoughts and ...

Know this: "From a healthcare professional's perspective, this study underscores the subtleties of nonverbal communication in social interactions. This study is fascinating because it highlights ...

There’s a subtle link between how we behave in adulthood and our formative years. Take avoiding eye contact, for instance. It’s not just a random quirk, but often rooted in past experiences. Growing ...

We have all heard the advice: pay attention to your dining companion on a first date if you want a second. That means not looking at your phone but your partner/ prospective paramour. But does that ...