👨‍👩‍👧 Empowered Parenting for Stronger Families
Course overview
Lesson Overview

11.5 – Teaching Social Skills Without Forcing Eye Contact: Social learning should feel safe, not forced. Many autistic children find eye contact uncomfortable or even painful, and expecting it can cause stress. Teaching social skills without demanding eye contact means focusing on authentic connection instead of appearance. Parents can model conversation, turn-taking, and empathy through play, stories, or role practice. Encouraging gestures, smiles, or verbal responses can replace direct gaze when needed. This approach validates the child’s comfort while still fostering growth. Over time, children learn to interact in ways that feel natural, not imposed. Parents discover that understanding and respect teach more than compliance ever could. When social development is guided by safety and acceptance, children gain real confidence in expressing themselves and forming relationships.

About this course

A practical guide to building stronger family relationships through effective parenting strategies, positive communication, and supportive discipline.

This course includes:
  • Practical parenting strategies and discipline frameworks
  • Communication exercises to improve parent-child relationships
  • Real-world scenarios for practicing conflict resolution and problem-solving

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