Lesson #8: "Making Friends: How to Promote Social and Self Awareness (Who Cares About Theory of Mind?)" In this episode, Dr. Rick speaks with Jeff, Heather, and Kate; as well as Jill and Liam about their experiences with forming friendships, as well as social and self awareness.

Show Notes

• Winner, Michelle. https://www.socialthinking.com/ – This website has a large number of options for children of all ages to help with social thinking.


• Carol Gray Social Stories: https://carolgraysocialstories.com/


• The Penguin Project—Drama for kids with autism: https://penguinproject.org/


• Myles, Brenda, Trautman, Melissa and Schelvan, Ronda. The Hidden Curriculum: Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations, 2024 Autism Asperger Publishing Co.


• McAfee, Jeanette. Navigating the Social World. (2005) Future Horizons


• Sussman, Fern. TalkAbility: People skills for verbal children on the autism spectrum (2006) A Hanen Centre Publication. – A guide for parents.


• The Leap Model: https://challengingbehavior.org/webinar/leap-preschool-an-inclusive-model-of-early-autism-intervention/


• Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity