Social skills for typical children come with trial and error on
the playgrounds for the variety of unwritten rules in a very
social world. For children on the autism spectrum, these skills
can be the most abstract and complex concepts for them to learn.
Working with specialists in the area of social skills and social
skills groups can be a great way for a child on the spectrum to
learn and practice their skills. It is recommended that families
look to providers with experience in social skills training
specific to autism for their child. In-home support with flash
cards, games, work books and structured play dates At social
skills clinics or play groups At school with a “lunch buddy” or
groups facilitated at school The remainder of this document
attempts to outline ways to incorporate social skills learning
in a variety of environments. Finding Friends In School Many
children on the spectrum seem to get “stuck” in repetitive
selection of a few classroom play items and become far more
interested in playing sol