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In contrast to their peers, young children with autism are actually motivated to avoid ‘sharing space’, to resist the discomfort that attempts at eye contact, physical contact and interaction from others can cause. Consequently they also avoid learning the benefits that communication brings or indeed learning that communication actually ‘means’ something to them. Through deliberate attempts to encourage your child to fleetingly share his attention you can move beyond his initial aversion to show him that communication is actually a good thing. Being able to communicate (in which ever way he can) will enable him to express his needs and emotions and understand the people and world around him in a way that can actually lessen his anxiety in the long run. Always be aware of the anxiety and discomfort that direct approaches to interact with your child may be causing him. Let your understanding of these feelings be reflected in gentle non-invasive interactions and where a direct approach is used, keep it to short comfortable bursts.