Part of the problem for Autistic people

The official advice given to Autistic people on how to socialise is lacking. Psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses etc. operate within a politically correct environment where they can lose their jobs for behaving as the general public do.

For example it may be the case that engaging in a certain kind of blokey humour that wouldn't be accepted in a medical environment is key to men making friends. 

Anyone else thought about this?

Parents
  • Ha. I teach it. Social skills differ in different countries. Don't use monosyllables, use short answers such as 'yes I do,' add a bit more information, talk about your flight, the weather and avoid politics, sex and religion. Use My Fair Lady with advanced students to illustrate how not to do small talk. 

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  • Ha. I teach it. Social skills differ in different countries. Don't use monosyllables, use short answers such as 'yes I do,' add a bit more information, talk about your flight, the weather and avoid politics, sex and religion. Use My Fair Lady with advanced students to illustrate how not to do small talk. 

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