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Social Skills Training

NeilStone1970

Hi,

Does anyone know whether there is any social skills training for adults with Aspergers? There seems to be a lot of help for under-18s but a trawl of the Internet has n't turned up anything for adults.

I have a lot of problems starting conversations, particularly if there are people who already know each other. This happens on-line as well as in real-life. I've had CBT in the past, but that does n't teach you any techniques. People say you just have to get out there and practice, but it's difficult to motivate yourself if you don't know what you're doing. Analysing my thoughts for negative thinking really does n't work for me, so I need some sort of coaching/teaching where I get feedback, encouragement and ideas.

Any thoughts welcome.

Neil

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  • There's such a huge disconnect between NeuroTypicals and Autistics. 

    Find individuals interested in what you are interested in and this will make it easier. I also find that classic literature and current well-written journalists curating interesting opinion columns help.

    The best fix to learning rule and tools to attempt connexion are found (in my experience) in theatre classes. An improv class is not easy for any autistic but the tools they provide are well worth the lessons. 

    A key to engaging with others is to be engaging. While being Others-Focused (thought full of another). I set out to become my ideal self, find art and literature which suits this self and grow as a human. As for an ideal, we can always grow and become, becoming interesting humans. We can always learn the art of rhetoric or have an interesting skill. 

    However no amount of tricks and tools will help when it comes to the secret codes of NTs and mind-reading. So allow yourself to spend more time with those who seem considerate :) 

    autisticscienceperson.com/.../

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  • There's such a huge disconnect between NeuroTypicals and Autistics. 

    Find individuals interested in what you are interested in and this will make it easier. I also find that classic literature and current well-written journalists curating interesting opinion columns help.

    The best fix to learning rule and tools to attempt connexion are found (in my experience) in theatre classes. An improv class is not easy for any autistic but the tools they provide are well worth the lessons. 

    A key to engaging with others is to be engaging. While being Others-Focused (thought full of another). I set out to become my ideal self, find art and literature which suits this self and grow as a human. As for an ideal, we can always grow and become, becoming interesting humans. We can always learn the art of rhetoric or have an interesting skill. 

    However no amount of tricks and tools will help when it comes to the secret codes of NTs and mind-reading. So allow yourself to spend more time with those who seem considerate :) 

    autisticscienceperson.com/.../

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