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Help ASD person make friends?

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Hi there

I'd like to ask about strategies for a young person with ASD regarding making friends. This youngster has made it to college but has not (in 19 years) ever been able to make friends. Perpetually lonely. Not sure how much detail to go into here - I'd say hyper anxious, looks 'disconnected' in social situations, doesn't enjoy stimulating environments (parties, crowds), looks and behaves young for years. But highly amusing, tries incredibly hard at everything, is caring. Aware of own perceived 'shortcomings'.

Has anyone managed to overcome or help someone to overcome this situation?

Does anything help? 

Thanks for reading.

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  • Thanks for your reply. General self-esteem building, helping set mini targets to achieve and that youngster can be proud of, moving a little outside comfort zone each time. Conversational suggestions - you ask people about themselves, where they come from... Relaxation techniques to help with anxiety. Counselling. It seems it's partly about 'how' it's done, in practical terms and also anxieties around how one is perceived by others - appearing different...

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  • Thanks for your reply. General self-esteem building, helping set mini targets to achieve and that youngster can be proud of, moving a little outside comfort zone each time. Conversational suggestions - you ask people about themselves, where they come from... Relaxation techniques to help with anxiety. Counselling. It seems it's partly about 'how' it's done, in practical terms and also anxieties around how one is perceived by others - appearing different...

    Is this helpful?

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