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ASK PINNACLE · QUESTIONS, EXPLANATIONS & NEXT STEPS

Eye Contact

Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with eye contact.

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Therapy & support

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What therapy helps a child learn eye contact?

Eye contact is supported through play-based speech & language therapy and occupational therapy that build shared attention and connection by making looking rewarding rather than forced, with parent coaching for everyday moments. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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At home

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How to Gently Help a Child Practise Eye Contact

Help eye contact grow by making your face joyful and rewarding, never by demanding it. Get to your child's level, use anticipation games during routines, bring toys near your eyes, and celebrate every glance. Connection first — eye contact follows naturally.

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How can I help my child learn eye contact at home?

Grow your toddler's eye contact at home through joyful, face-to-face play, song and warm responses — following their interests rather than forcing looking. Get to eye level, hold favourite toys near your face, reward every glance with a big smile, and keep it pressure-free.

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What is one Everyday Therapy activity to help my child with eye contact?

Try the face-to-face bubble game: hold a bubble wand near your eyes, pause with a warm smile, and blow another bubble the moment your toddler glances towards your face. Pairing eye contact with joy makes looking at you rewarding, never demanded — a few playful minutes woven into daily life.

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