In this episode, let’s talk about some ways to help individuals with autism build friendships, and how we can be a good friend.

References:

Conn, C. (2016). Play and friendship in inclusive autism education: Supporting learning and development. Abingdon, UK: Routledge.

Finke, E.H. (2016). Friendship: Operationalizing the intangible to improve friendship-based outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25(4), 654-663. doi: 10.1044/2016_AJSLP-15-0042.

Leaf, J. (2017). Handbook of social skills and autism spectrum disorder. Assessment, curricula, and intervention. New York: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-62995-7.

Locke, J., Williams, J., Shih, W., & Kasari, C. (2017). Characteristics of socially successful elementary school-aged children with autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines, 58(1), 94-102. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12636.

Maiano, C., Normand, C.L., Salvas, M., Moullec, G., & Aime, A. (2016). Prevalence of school bullying among youth with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Autism Research, 9(6), 601-615. doi: 10.1002/aur.1568.

Owen-DeSchryver, J.S., Carr, E.G., Cale, S., & Blakeley-Smith, A. (2008). Promoting social interactions between students with autism spectrum disorders and their peers in inclusive school settings. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 23, 15-32. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357608314370.

Timms, L. (2011). 60 Social situations and discussion starters to help teens on the autism spectrum deal with friendships, feelings, conflict and more: Seeing the big picture. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Links:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/friends-peers-asd

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/school-play-work/social-life/social-activities-for-teens-with-asd

https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/play-learning/playgroups/about-playgroups

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/school-play-work/school/school-relationships-asd

https://www.novita.org.au/helpful-information/supporting-girls-with-asd-to-make-friends/

http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/books-by-tony-m/archived-papers/75-understanding-and-teaching-friendship-skills

For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.