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[quote=Anonymous]We are an ASD/ADHD family. My husband has high-functioning autism (Asperger's) and he managed to claw his way to an MD/PhD without having good social skills. My son can also do intellectual and professional tasks well without knowing how to make small talk or maintaining any friendships. Neither have a professional network, and it means their careers are harder to sustain. Everything is 100% their own sweat, not via connections. I agree with PP: repeat rules around risky behavior and consent (his and any potential partner). Developing social skills is really hard because usually people with these profiles are just not interested. Maybe individual therapy, where you meet once with the therapist at first, with your son, and explain the social issues and OCD? Maybe they can offer your son a different perspective and reframe situations?[/quote]
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