Friday, September 2, 2022

ASD & Body Language

“I have three boys on the spectrum. Why don’t they pick up on body language that could help them in their relationships?”

One of the distressing issues for children on the autism spectrum—and likely with the individuals living or working with them—involves that ability to ‘read’ body language. The success of relationships often involves the ability to pick up on another person’s emotions through their body language. For example, are they leaning into the relationship or conversation or backing away with arms crossed? Do they look at you when you talk to them or look away? Do they exhibit empathy when another child falls and hurts themself? Do they isolate from others and push against any encouragement to engage in social activities with others? There is some recent research about body language that I think you will like. First, a few things about Autism spectrum disorder for readers who may be unfamiliar with it.

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