Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, my son is a very social 14 year old boy who is struggling, yet desperate, to make friends and expand his social circle. Lately he's been seeing his siblings go out and speak regularly with friends and he's feeling very isolated and is trying to make friends in the Surrey (Guildford) area or online. The closest he's managed is an online friend in Ireland! He enjoys going out to playgrounds and even takes the occasional football shot! He loves computers and video animations, especially making his own YouTube videos!
Hello NAS79796,
It's really good that your son wants to make new friends. There is a social group in Surrey for autistic adults. The groups are a relaxing space for people to meet and socialise with one another and participate in a variety of activities. Here is the link: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in-the-community/social-groups/surrey-social-group
All the best,
Karin-Mod