To all neurotypicals who like to be looked in the eye: when an autistic doesn’t look you in the eye, it’s not a sign that they’re not trustworthy or that they’re being disrespectful. In the autistic community there’s a meme that’s shared a lot: “Do you want me to listen, or do you want me to pretend I’m listening?” Your message usually comes across better if the autistic in question doesn’t look you in the eye.
