100 Results in Socialising

A person with ASD having friends with ASD

I sometimes come across people with ASD (mostly teenagers and young people) who are seeking to meet others with ASD. I always wonder why this is. Responses from parents of teenagers – and teenagers themselves – usually remark that they are looking to find friendships. I personally have never gone looking for others with ASD with the hope… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community…

The theory of mind impairment

It has long been thought that an impairment in theory of mind is a very classic trait of autism. This may be true. But what is also true is that impairment in theory of mind is not exclusive to those of us with autism. In fact, I go about my day to day life interacting… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving access to our exclusive a…

Communicating about social anxiety

A large number of people with ASD also have social anxiety. This article provides some tips on communicating with others about our social anxiety. Deciding on who to tell You do not have to tell everyone you know that you have social anxiety. Personally, I only disclose when I feel it would provide an explanation or justification… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to con…

How to encourage socialising

It is a common occurrence that parents, teachers, and even peers, may ‘push’ their loved one with ASD into socialising and social situations. I have heard a lot of comments; parents may express concerns such as, “my child just stays in their room after school, entirely on his/her own”, or “my child shows no interest in making friends or… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to memb…

Social anxiety during puberty

Puberty: challenges! Every parent will know that their teenager is a handful. Puberty brings with it a lot of changes, and not just physical ones. During puberty teenagers will experiment and explore to find their own self-identity. They do this using various methods. First of all they will hover away from their family unit. Because of… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would lik…

Greater anxiety around friends than strangers

Just because people are friends, it doesn’t make the social anxiety go away. A lot of people have an assumption that there will be little to no anxiety felt by a person who suffers from anxiety when they are around their friends. This is absolutely not the case. In fact, I’d imply the opposite – that there is greater anxiety… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you w…

How we may come across to others

A common giveaway sign that you are autistic is your body language (including your posture and gait). I am not sure how it is for other people with ASD but, for me, I am aware that most of the time I am coming across as “awkward”, most likely because I feel awkward. I feel like… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving…

Context rigidity

Lee (AS) works at the local postal office. She absolutely loves her job, and is able to combine her special interest (stamps) with her job. The team decides to go out during lunch break, to the new café for a quick lunch. This is unsettling for Lee, as she prefers to have her lunch in… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving acces…

Undersocialising vs oversocialising

Being social is, for so many, a very important part of their lives. Being social indicates we can belong to a group, and this is very crucial in the development of identity and the development of the self. The simple truth is that we all long to be part of a group. A lot of… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving access to our exclu…

Why keeping in touch is hard for people with ASD

There is a big challenge involved when people with ASD have friends. Some NTs find it hard to believe that, often one of the most difficult things about having and being a friend, is the keeping in touch part. Sometimes, the meeting up part is actually easier than the keeping/staying in touch process we have to go… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this a…