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Social Skills Groups

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What is Social Skills Groups?

Structured group programs teaching social interaction, conversation, and friendship skills.

Research

Evidence Summary

Social skills groups are programs that help autistic individuals practice interaction and communication in structured settings. Current research on this approach is limited, with only emerging evidence available. While some families find these groups beneficial, the scientific evidence base remains small, with minimal participant data currently published. More research is needed to understand how well social skills groups work and for which autistic individuals they may be most helpful.

Evidence last reviewed: 8 September 2026

Research

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'Someone like-minded in a big place': Autistic young adults' attitudes towards autistic peer support in mainstream education.

Autism : the international journal of research and practice2023

Crompton Catherine J, Hallett Sonny, Axbey Harriet et al.

Plain-English summary

Researchers interviewed 13 autistic young adults about whether they would have wanted peer support from other autistic students while at school. The participants were very interested in this idea and felt it could help with belonging and wellbeing. They wanted any peer support to be flexible, positive, and celebrate neurodiversity. The findings suggest autistic students may benefit from connecting with other autistic peers in school settings.

Summary by AutismInsights from published abstract.

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