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Now, let’s talk about eye contact – a key social behavior we often don’t give a second thought to, but is needed when talking about joint attention. We’ll explore the challenges that individuals with autism might face when it comes to making and keeping eye contact, and how this can impact their social interactions. I’m excited to share how positive reinforcement, like praise and encouragement, can work wonders in motivating your child to level up their joint attention and eye contact skills. Dr. Espinosa and I agree that we never want to force eye contact, but rather make things better with us than without us, in order to motivate great eye contact!
Unsure how you can improve joint attention and eye contact in a child with autism or those showing signs? Come join us as Dr. Francesca degli Espinosa shares her expertise and her top tips for improving these skills in a fun, family friendly way! If you’re a parent on a journey to turn autism around, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to Turn Autism Around, where we’re dedicated to empowering parents and professionals like you to create a brighter, more connected future for children with autism or those showing signs.
Dr. Francesca degli Espinosa is a certified behavior analyst (BCBA-D) and doctor of research in Psychology (Ph.D). She has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for twenty-four years, working both as a clinician and as an academic. Her main applied areas are educational curriculum design for children with autism and reduction of challenging behaviors.
For several years she has been teaching advanced verbal behavior in various masters courses in Italy (University of Salerno), United Kingdom (Queen’s University, Belfast) and United States (Penn State).
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