Social issues and asd

[Anonymous]

My similar aged kid on the spectrum goes to social skills group. It’s been helpful and he enjoys it because it’s a social opportunity. We can successfully frame as a chance to be with “kids like him.” There are a huge range of social skills classes out there, from classes that are explicitly instructional to social groups that are more like social interactions with guidance. There are also Dungeons and Dragons, minecraft, lego etc themed groups.

If you do choose to do a social skills group, really make sure it’s a good match for your kids. Some have kids that predominantly have ADHD and some have kids that are more ASD, and some are a mix.

[Anonymous]

This is totally my kid too. He’s very verbal and is bright, so doesn’t struggle yet in middle school in terms of academics. But he has no friends that last. He might get friendly for a few days with some one, but the next month, it’s over. He doesn’t have emotional outbursts or sensory issues but can’t have reciprocal conversations. I feel very sad for him. He’s in therapy but doesn’t understand why his way of interacting with people pushes them away.

[Anonymous]

Any recommendations on good MS social skills groups? There are so many that are not good!

[Anonymous]

Should we just create a group of our own. My 7th grade MOCO son fits these descriptions to a tee. I’d love to find some similar kids - and honestly, parents who won’t judge if he puts his foot in his mouth by trying too hard to be funny or whatever.

[Anonymous]

If you're near McLean, Act As If could be helpful. They use Improv to teach social cognition.

https://www.interactionsslp.com/act-as-if