{"id":6406,"date":"2026-04-08T15:47:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/?p=6406"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:48:42","slug":"autism-and-eye-contact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/autism-and-eye-contact\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism and Eye Contact: Why It Happens and What It Means for Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6406\" class=\"elementor elementor-6406\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-424b4c5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"424b4c5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e724a4c elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"e724a4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenidos\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e724a4c\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Abrir la tabla de contenidos\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e724a4c\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Cerrar la tabla de contenidos\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__e724a4c\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5843e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5843e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why Do Individuals with Autism Avoid Eye Contact?<\/strong><\/h2><p>We often hear that every child on the <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/estoy-en-el-espectro-3-signos-de-autismo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>espectro autista<\/strong><\/a> is different, and that\u2019s true in many ways. Still, certain patterns tend to appear more frequently, especially in communication. One of the most noticeable differences is in eye contact.<\/p><p>So, what does it really mean when a child avoids eye contact? Is it part of the sensory issues in autism, or just a personality trait? And should parents be concerned about it?<\/p><p>En este blog de <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ABA Centers of Florida<\/strong><\/a>, we\u2019ll explore autism and eye contact, including why it happens, how it relates to diagnosis, and how it connects to broader communication challenges in autism. You\u2019ll also learn how kids on the spectrum can build meaningful communication skills in ways that feel natural and supportive, not forced.<\/p><p>If you\u2019ve been noticing changes in how your child interacts or communicates, speaking with a specialist can help you better understand what\u2019s typical, what may need support, and what steps you can take next.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab979f6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ab979f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/contactanos\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efa02f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efa02f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Is Eye Contact Part of Autism Diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Eye contact alone is not used to <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/navegando-el-camino-despues-de-un-diagnostico-de-autismo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>diagnose autism<\/strong><\/a>. However, it is one of several behaviors professionals may consider during an evaluation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-562455d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"562455d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26dc96b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26dc96b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1f7cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e1f7cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Differences in eye gaze fall under social communication and interaction, which is a core area in autism diagnosis. This can include:<\/p><ul><li>Limited or inconsistent eye contact<\/li><li>Difficulty using eye gaze along with gestures or speech<\/li><li>Less attention to faces during interaction<\/li><\/ul><p>What\u2019s important is the overall pattern. A child may avoid eye contact for many reasons, but when it appears alongside other developmental differences, it can be a meaningful piece of the bigger picture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ba9b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68ba9b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d259d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"41d259d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-with-reddish-hair-hiding-his-eyes-during-a-moment-of-discomfort.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6408\" alt=\"Child hiding his eyes during a moment of discomfort\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-with-reddish-hair-hiding-his-eyes-during-a-moment-of-discomfort.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-with-reddish-hair-hiding-his-eyes-during-a-moment-of-discomfort-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-with-reddish-hair-hiding-his-eyes-during-a-moment-of-discomfort-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-with-reddish-hair-hiding-his-eyes-during-a-moment-of-discomfort-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-with-reddish-hair-hiding-his-eyes-during-a-moment-of-discomfort-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c71a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20c71a2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff80396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff80396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why Do Individuals on the Spectrum Avoid Eye Contact?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Understanding autism and eye contact requires looking beyond behavior and into how individuals process the world around them. Avoiding eye contact is often not a choice, but a response of the sensory issues in autism and how individuals experience the information.<\/p><p>Here are some of the most common reasons:<\/p><ol><li><h3><strong> Sensory Issues in Autism<\/strong><\/h3><\/li><\/ol><p>For many on the spectrum, eye contact can feel intense or even overwhelming. This is closely related to sensory issues in autism.<\/p><p>Looking into someone\u2019s eyes may trigger heightened brain activity, making the experience feel uncomfortable rather than neutral. Instead of helping connect, it can feel like too much input at once.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0265798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Researchers<\/strong><\/a> compared individuals with autism to typically developing individuals during real, face-to-face eye contact and found that people with autism showed different patterns of brain activity, especially in areas linked to attention and social processing.<\/p><p>They also had less synchronized brain activity with the person they were interacting with, suggesting differences in how social connections are processed. Importantly, the less active certain brain regions were, the more difficulties the person showed in social skills.<\/p><p>In simple terms, the study suggests that challenges with eye contact in autism are linked to measurable differences in how the brain responds during real social interactions.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><h3><strong> It Makes Communication Harder<\/strong><\/h3><\/li><\/ol><p>Communication involves listening, processing language, and thinking of a response, all at the same time.<\/p><p>For some children:<\/p><ul><li>Looking away helps them focus<\/li><li>Eye contact competes with language processing<\/li><li>Reducing visual input improves understanding<\/li><\/ul><p>This is directly connected to communication <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/blog\/autismo-comportamientos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>challenges in autism,<\/strong><\/a> where managing multiple inputs can be difficult.<\/p><p>For instance, a study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-024-58701-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nature<\/strong><\/a> examined how people use eye contact during real, face-to-face conversations and found that it depends heavily on the situation and the person. Participants made less eye contact when speaking (describing something) and more when listening, likely because speaking requires more mental effort.<\/p><p>People with higher autistic traits or those who felt uncomfortable with eye contact tended to look less at others\u2019 eyes, especially while speaking.<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><h3><strong> Different Social Processing<\/strong><\/h3><\/li><\/ol><p>Not all children rely on eye contact to connect with others.<\/p><p>Some may focus more on:<\/p><ul><li>Tone of voice<\/li><li>Words being used<\/li><li>Shared activities<\/li><\/ul><p>They may still be engaged and interested, even without direct eye contact. The connection is there; it just looks different.<\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><h3><strong> La Regulaci\u00f3n Emocional<\/strong><\/h3><\/li><\/ol><p>In some cases, eye contact can increase feelings of stress or pressure during interaction.<\/p><p>Avoiding eye contact can help a child:<\/p><ul><li>Stay calm during conversations<\/li><li>Reduce anxiety<\/li><li>Maintain control in social situations<\/li><\/ul><p>This is especially common in unfamiliar or demanding environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-306c90f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"306c90f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/servicios\/diagnostico-y-pruebas-del-autismo\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Autism Diagnosis in Florida<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-953bf05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"953bf05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Autism Affects Communication and Interaction<\/strong><\/h2><p>Autism and eye contact is just one part of larger communication\u00a0 challenges in autism.<\/p><p>Autism can influence how children:<\/p><ul><li>Use and understand nonverbal communication<\/li><li>Express emotions and needs<\/li><li>Engage in back-and-forth interaction<\/li><\/ul><p>Some children may show connection through actions rather than eye gaze, such as bringing objects, repeating words, or staying close to someone they trust.<\/p><p>When these patterns are understood, it becomes easier to support communication that feels natural rather than forced.<\/p><h2><strong>Should You Be Concerned About Eye Contact?<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-mother-gently-holding-her-sons-hands-while-he-looks-down-showing-concern-about-his-eye-contact.jpg\" alt=\"A mother gently holding her son\u2019s hands while he looks down, showing concern about his eye contact\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-mother-gently-holding-her-sons-hands-while-he-looks-down-showing-concern-about-his-eye-contact.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-mother-gently-holding-her-sons-hands-while-he-looks-down-showing-concern-about-his-eye-contact-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-mother-gently-holding-her-sons-hands-while-he-looks-down-showing-concern-about-his-eye-contact-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-mother-gently-holding-her-sons-hands-while-he-looks-down-showing-concern-about-his-eye-contact-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-mother-gently-holding-her-sons-hands-while-he-looks-down-showing-concern-about-his-eye-contact-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-mother-gently-holding-her-sons-hands-while-he-looks-down-showing-concern-about-his-eye-contact-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p>It\u2019s normal to have questions if your child avoids eye contact, especially if you\u2019re noticing other developmental differences or sensory issues in autism present.<\/p><p>What matters most is not whether a child makes eye contact, but whether they are able to:<\/p><ul><li>Communicate their needs<\/li><li>Engage with others in meaningful ways<\/li><li>Respond to interaction over time<\/li><\/ul><p>If multiple concerns are present, a developmental evaluation can provide clarity and guidance.<\/p><h2><strong>How ABA Therapy Supports Communication<\/strong><\/h2><p>ABA therapy can help children improve their communication challenges in autism, and promote interaction skills, but it doesn\u2019t need to focus on making eye contact.<\/p><p>Instead, therapy often focuses on:<\/p><ul><li>Building functional communication<\/li><li>Encouraging shared attention<\/li><li>Supporting natural social interaction<\/li><li>Developing daily life skills<\/li><\/ul><p>As communication improves, some children may naturally increase eye contact. Others may not\u2014and that\u2019s completely valid if they are still connecting and engaging effectively.<\/p><p>The goal is progress that respects each child&#8217;s learning and interactions.<\/p><h2><strong>Understanding Eye Contact in a Different Way<\/strong><\/h2><p>Autism and eye contact is often treated as a social expectation, but it\u2019s not the only way to connect.<\/p><p>What truly matters is whether a child can:<\/p><ul><li>Express themselves<\/li><li>Build relationships<\/li><li>Participate in everyday life<\/li><li>Feel comfortable during interaction<\/li><\/ul><p>When those areas are supported, communication can grow, regardless of the amount of eye contact an individual makes.<\/p><h2><strong>C\u00f3mo ABA Centers of Florida Apoya a las Familias<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ffea44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ffea44\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484f514 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"484f514\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-101272b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"101272b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>En <strong>ABA Centers of Florida<\/strong>, we\u2019re dedicated to helping children and teens on the autism spectrum thrive. We provide early intervention and personalized ABA therapy tailored to each child\u2019s unique strengths and needs, supporting families in Boca Raton, Jensen Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Miramar, Tamarac, and across Florida.<\/p><p>We recognize that communication looks different for every child. Our goal isn\u2019t to change who your child is, but to empower them with skills for confident, independent, and meaningful interaction in daily life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d10ac6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d10ac6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ceebbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2ceebbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Therapist-and-child-looking-at-picture-symbols-together-during-a-communication-activity.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6410\" alt=\"Therapist and child looking at picture symbols together during a communication activity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Therapist-and-child-looking-at-picture-symbols-together-during-a-communication-activity.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Therapist-and-child-looking-at-picture-symbols-together-during-a-communication-activity-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Therapist-and-child-looking-at-picture-symbols-together-during-a-communication-activity-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Therapist-and-child-looking-at-picture-symbols-together-during-a-communication-activity-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Therapist-and-child-looking-at-picture-symbols-together-during-a-communication-activity-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc03b6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc03b6e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f24fa9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f24fa9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have questions about your child\u2019s communication or want support navigating next steps, our caring team is ready to listen and help. Call us at <a href=\"http:\/\/tel:+117727731975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\"><strong>(772) 773-1975<\/strong><\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/abacentersfl.com\/es\/contactanos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>con\u00e9ctate con nosotros en l\u00ednea.<\/strong><\/a>. We\u2019re here whenever you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eye contact can look different in autism. 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