Tag: eye contact

Tilt of head can boost social engagement: Study

Using eye-tracking technology, the researchers found that people tend to look first at whichever eye is higher.

December 30, 2018

Eye contact with your baby may boost communication skills

The study showed that when the adult and infant are looking at each other, they are signalling to communicate with each other.

December 1, 2017

Why autistic kids avoid eye contact explained

Young children with autism do not avoid eye contact on purpose but miss the significance of social information in others' eyes, scientists have found. While reduced eye contact is a well-known symptom of autism used in early screeners and diagnostic instruments, why children with autism look less at other people's eyes has not been known. …

Continue reading "Why autistic kids avoid eye contact explained"

November 19, 2016