Re:Medical schools do not prepare students to care for autis...
by aeturnum on Monday December 25, 2023 @02:01AM
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I am not well versed on them either! I was thinking of things like people on the spectrum finding eye contact uncomfortable (as opposed to connecting), or perhaps a focus on sub-points of the conversation which others find difficult to follow? People who are on the spectrum can describe it better than I:
>The reason for this is that natural, honest and authentic autistic communication - like giving ample detail, avoiding eye contact, pausing before answering Qs and giving direct, literal answers - mirrors the style of communication neurotypical people tend to adopt when they lie.[1]
>The reason for this is that natural, honest and authentic autistic communication - like giving ample detail, avoiding eye contact, pausing before answering Qs and giving direct, literal answers - mirrors the style of communication neurotypical people tend to adopt when they lie.[1]
[1] https://twitter.com/AutisticCallum_/status/15581860392939028...