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Can ‘Social Thinking’ Principles Change How We Approach Autism?

April 2, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Autism, Communication, Interactions, Social Cues, Social Situations, Social Skills Group, Social Thinking, Support in School

Takeaway: ‘Social thinking’ guides how we interact with people. And it’s much more universal than ‘social skills,’ which change from context to context. So, teaching children with autism how to think socially will give them a new framework to understand the people around them. And this can make socialising less stressful experience. Read More

What Are Social Communication Difficulties?

May 18, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ASD, Co-occurring Difficulties, Paediatricians, Social Communication, Social Cues, Social Situations, Social Skills, Speech & Language Therapist, Verbal and Non-verbal Interactions

Takeaway: ‘Social communication’ means knowing how to read social cues and changing our communication style accordingly. Children with social communication difficulties (SCD) have problems reading body language, facial expression, tone of voice, etc., making it harder for them to fit in and connect with others. But a psychologist or speech & language therapist can help them develop these skills. Read More

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Can ‘Social Thinking’ Principles Change How We Approach Autism?

What Are Social Communication Difficulties?