StrikerBe yourself and be true to who you are. Don't let neurotypical conditioning define your identity.
The BartoI’ve been trying that maintain eye contact thing, how to they do that? Doesn’t’t the constant screaming in their heads hurt them?
SanyanovAs an allistic person, I don’t get any screams in my head when I make eye contact and may not understand what you’re referring about. Intense awkwardness?
Prolomged eye contacts may make some allistic people feel awkward, but generally it’s a positive experience of nonverbal communication.
SoleInvictusAre you saying making eye contact while talking makes you feel good?
From another autistic person, it really varies from person to person. I despise staring intensely at strangers, but when it comes to my partner, I adore it. It probably has to do more with the level of trust than inherently not being able to look at someone in the eyes, but it might just be a me thing.