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Often misunderstood concepts, autism and introversion can manifest in the same person, and one is sometimes mistaken for the other. The assumed disinterest that autistic people may appear to have in conversation or social interaction is often simply difficulty with back-and-forth conversation. Similarly, they may have trouble reading social cues or be interested in things …

The Quiet Spectrum: How Autism and Introversion Overlap Yet Diverge Read More »

When children lack eye contact, it’s often regarded as one of the early signs of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a person’s social interaction, communication, and behavior. Lack of eye contact is frequently mentioned in papers about autism in young children as a red flag but has become increasingly less important as an identifier. …

The Link Between Autism And Eye Contact Read More »

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how people perceive and interact with the world. Autism sufferers often have difficulty communicating, social interaction, and behavior. These difficulties can vary widely in severity and type. Key characteristics of autism are communication challenges that range from verbal communication to difficulty understanding non-verbal cues …

Functioning Labels for Autism: High-Functioning vs Low-Functioning Autism Read More »