Yes your child or a child that you know won't look at you. That's A typical with autism. And it's not something to be concerned about because you can easily correct this problem. Here are a few simple tips.
When ever I need my child to look my direction I call Doodle's name and point to my nose when I say, "Look at me." They can't keep eye contact it's just a little too uncomfortable for them to do that. Looking at your nose is much easier for them. They can still hear your voice and it gives the appearance of having eye contact with you. Something that is considered the "norm" for today's day and age. Don't point to the middle of your brow to get them to try to listen to what you say, by making things more "normal". By pointing to your nose they will be able to hear you more clearly because they will be able to see your lips moving.
When correcting how your child speaks point to your mouth so they know where they should be looking. And slowly enunciate the words. Let them see how the tongue is placed at different sections of the words you are trying to correct. Always remember that when you are correcting a word that the reason you speak slowly is to break the word down and you're breaking down the motions of the word(s).
These are two of the best tips that you can use as a parent or guardian of a child on the spectrum. You're giving them a better way of working on their words and their speech when not in therapy. Remember that you are the key to helping unlock your child. There are so many things that run through their minds and they see the world in pictures. If you haven't seen the movie Temple Grandin yet I highly suggest that you watch it this month. The better that you understand your child the better your chances are of breaking through into their world.
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