SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AUTISTIC ADOLESCENTS

Social Development in Autistic Adolescents

Social Development in Autistic Adolescents

Outline of the Study

Introduction

Social Competence of Adults with AS

Social Competence of Adolescents with AS

Elements of Social Competence

Developmental Progression

Guided Participation by More Experienced Adults

Mutually Understandable Frameworks

Simple, Nondistracting Environments

Conclusions

References

Introduction

Social competence refers to the skills and strategies that allow individuals to have meaningful friendships; forge close, emotion-based relationships; productively collaborate with groups, teams, and work partners; manage public social settings; and participate in family functioning. Social competence has been repeatedly demonstrated to be a critical variable in predicting success in future life.

Social ...