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Social Skills Training?

Jenny Butterfly

In my reading around and searching, I invariably come across paragraphs or even whole chapters that refer to the development of social skills and even training programmes to help with this process.  It's mentioned a LOT.  And yet, if I search for any such programme or coaching locally, I can't find any!

Am i looking in the wrong places?  Does such a thing actually exist or is it for each of us to piece together?  Would a formal coaching or training programme be of much help anyway?  What's the evidence base?

My 26 year old son often refers to his difficulties with social skills and would really like some help.  Where might I direct him? 

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  • in reply to Blank

    So far I've not contacted them directly so I'll do that, but looking through the list of services, I can't find anything.

    I do have an appointment with a local autism charity in January, as a follow-up to my own diagnosis last month, but I'm not sure whether what I want actually exists.  

    Loads of references to social skills programmes and support, but no actual links to said support.  :(