Teaching Social Skills for Autism: Effective Curricula and Best Practices Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects over 2 million adults in the United States alone, with approximately 40% experiencing significant social difficulties.
Individuals with ASD often struggle to understand social cues, initiate or maintain conversations, and develop meaningful relationships.
This is not due to a lack of intelligence or creativity but rather because their brains process information differently, making it harder for them to pick up on subtle social cues that most people take for granted.