Social Skills

Over the last twenty years, much research has indicated that social impairment is a common feature of ASD, and a common misperception is that these children lack interest in relating to others. Kids with ASD do not choose to alienate themselves – they are simply missing skills that are essential for developing meaningful peer relationships. You may have noticed some of these common social deficits.

• Opening and closing a conversation
• Initiating peer interaction and joining play
• Decoding facial expressions and body language
• Observing and mimicking appropriate social behavior in specific situations
• Predicting and understanding the emotions and reactions of others

• Without support, children with ASD may have difficulty:–
• Starting up a conversation
• Inviting kids over to play
• Go to parties
• Joining activities
• Keeping up with the game or understanding the rules

• Parallel play (completing the same activity with peers but separately).
• Responding (peer asks for toy, and the child gives peer the toy).
• Cooperative Play (taking turns, playing tag).
• Initiating (asking peer to join the game).
• Contact us to book a free intake interview and join our social skills program.