Part 3: Social Relationships
Claire Schutte, PsyD, BCBA-D, discusses social relationships in the context of transitions for people with autism. She outlines common challenges and underscores the importance of assessing social functioning over time during transition planning. She considers strategies for teaching social skills, highlighting the unspoken social rules and norms that exist in peer, work, and school contexts. Schutte provides resources and references before the Q&A.
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