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Originally Posted by unsunghero
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Oh another thing I should have mentioned besides communication style that can be an indicator of someone’s level of functioning is ability to maintain eye contact. I’ve talked to some high functioning kids and adults on the spectrum where I’m thinking to myself “shit man, this guy (the vast majority of people on the spectrum are guys) maintains better eye contact than me….” Rating eye contact is part of the mental status exam
Kids who are lower functioning on the spectrum will avoid eye contact sometimes completely. This can be an indicator of other things though too. But regardless of the reason when I am talking to a kid that is avoiding eye contact I will always start doodling on my notes while talking with my eyes cast down most of the time seeming somewhat distracted to make them feel a bit less uncomfortable
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This guy helps autistic kids and his forum name is unsunghero. Checks out, my dudes.
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11-05-2021, 02:08 AM
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