Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms

Avoidance of visual contact

Definition: Active avoidance to stablish eye to eye contact (Cornish 1996).

Exploration: The presence of avoidance of visual contact can be established by observing the patient´s behavior.

Reference:

Cornish KM, Pigram J. Developmental and behavioural characteristics of cri du chat syndrome. Arch Dis Child. 1996; 75: 448-50.

August 12, 2019