How to Improve Social Skills for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Strategies that Work

Improving Social Skills is one of the keys to success as a young adult with Autism. Best selling author Tyler McNamer shares the strategies that he used to develop social skills. Non verbal until age 6, and started to speak in full sentences at 12, Tyler now speaks in front of thousands of people sharing what it's like to have autism. After publishing his groundbreaking book Population ONE: Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed, he is now recognized as a thought leader in autism.

Tyler is also the founder of Autismworks. A company dedicated to transforming the label of disability into one of unique ability, by understanding and leveraging the strengths of a person with autism.

Autismworks creates tools that help people affected by autism. One of the tools that helps develop social skills is a FREE downloadable social story called "Making Eye Contact" It's an excellent tool to help a person with autism to better connect with another person. It can be downloaded using the link below:

You can also find additional tools on our social media channels. Please find the links below:

Another effective tool that you can use to improve Social Skills is the social story called "Taking Turns" It's been used very effectively by teachers, therapists, parents, and grandparents to teach base relationship social skills such as sharing. It can be downloaded using the link below:

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Talk soon,

Tyler

[alexjonesmom]

I have autism and my social skills took a hit starting last year when I became a recluse. I’m currently working on aging them back.

[carmenventuro]

My grandson who is 6 is improving daily with his social skills, Each day I pray for him.

[ingridpone]

I'm impressed with this man. He's worked so hard to get to where he is and it's such an accomplishment. My heart goes out to those who struggle in the social world. I have autistic tendencies, but don't have autism, so I can only imagine how much harder it is for people who have it worse than me.

[stephendesmond]

This young man is so impressive and his advice on refining social skills is first-rate.

[DogsCoffeeNJesus]

I'm 27 and recently found out I'm actually on the spectrum and it's been so relieving just knowing I'm not just a weird person, that there's a reason I am the way I am. I have definitely isolated myself for the past couple years and it's been real difficult trying to be functional in the smallest social ways like even just knowing how to reply when someone says something to be in passing, I'm thinking of getting a therapist

[theheatison]

Thank you, Tyler. My grandson is in the spectrum and is having difficulty in this transition. Your topics will help. Better from you, than his doctor and therapist, both in their 50s.

[jhafner]

Thank you Tyler. You spoke really well on this topic and I'm glad you made this video. Even at my age, this info is super helpful to me and I plan to show someone I know - who is on the autism spectrum - this video. Take care.

[ybe]

My son is 16 and is really struggling with his social relationships with people. It makes him angry because he doesn't know what to talk about. He doesn't understand how it comes so naturally to his friends but has no idea what to say. I have no idea how to guide him.

[clairereynolds]

What a lovely video. Well done Tyler. Great information. I loved the end about a best friend.

[OrlandNavarro]

I have mild autism too started walking at more than 1 yr old.. non verbal until 3 at age of 3 i can talk ( word by word only ) and at age 4 i can talk fully ( both sentences and phrases )

[garydubbbz]

Do you have any tips for disengaging conversation?

[andanotherthing...]

This is so lovely to see. Thank you for sharing.

[lucypicciolo]

How did you learn inflection? My daughter is misunderstood alot because of her inflection in her voice. Any advice.

[alexiscribaro]

How do I know what’s respectful or appropriate to say? I have trouble listening too much and commenting on conversations that I have nothing to do with

[altoclef]

See here's the thing-- I am very happy, but my face doesn't want to show it in a neurotypical manner lolololol

[akuzma]

Can I use this with my Student? I work with persons with Autisms and help them develop skills for work.

[jeffvonjeffenstein]

Great video! Love the suggestions and strategies. Very helpful!

[elluui_pfft]

Moving to a new city straight up MURDERED my social skills, and it honestly kinda made me realize I had no idea how to talk to people. I might have autism :/

[kimperfect]

Thanks for the information. You did a great job explaining things!

[jasminegymstone]

Thank you Tyler! This really helped my son who is 13 and becoming more social ❤thank you