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Flat Affect in Autism: What It Means

Flat affect, sometimes called "flat effect," is when a person shows less emotion on their face, in their voice, and with their body movements. This is common in some autistic people. Here’s what it looks like:

They might not smile or frown much.
Their voice might sound the same most of the time, without much change in tone.
They might not use many hand movements or gestures when talking.

Just because someone has a flat affect doesn’t mean they don’t feel emotions. They still have feelings, but it’s harder for others to see them.

This can make social interactions tricky. People might think someone with a flat affect is not interested or doesn’t care, even if that’s not true. Understanding flat affect helps us communicate better and connect with autistic people who show emotions differently.

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Take Care and Don't Ever Give up

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Subject: My little one...

Date: Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 4:36 AM

Hi Hari,

I hope this email finds you well

I am writing from Perth, Australia. I am writing just to let you know that I have found your message and story inspiring

I am the father of a 6 year old autistic boy and I cannot stress enough how your work and messages has giving me so many ideas to assist my little one to live in a non-autistic ready world

Take care and don't ever give up

Believe in the Impossible.

I really liked this quote from Alice in Wonderland

"I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast"

Much of what I get to do now was thought IMPOSSIBLE.

So we have to BELIEVE in the IMPOSSIBLE