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Social Skills Training Focus
- Teach autistic teens how to start and exit conversations appropriately.
- Focus training on having get-togethers and resolving peer rejection and conflict.
Core Social Deficits in Autism
- Social skill deficits in autism involve challenges with communication, social awareness, motivation, and cognition.
- These deficits impair understanding others' perspectives and social cues, impacting friendship formation.
Tech Use and Cyberbullying Risks
- Autistic teens often gravitate to technology and gaming but are less involved in social media like Facebook.
- When involved, they are more vulnerable to cyberbullying due to social skill challenges.