Social Skills and Autism

Focused on understanding the social skills differences of individuals on the autism spectrum, this course discusses what success looks like for all students and the impact that soft skills, such as social skills can have on that success.

Course objectives:

• Discuss the social differences and difficulties of the "hidden curriculum" as well as its connection with challenging behaviors
• Discuss evidence-based strategies to address social issues and teach new skills
• Address ways to make school models work for students with significant social difficulties