Teen Autism

I am excited to announce a new feature here at Teen Autism - the Social Group Bulletin Board! For several months now, I have been receiving emails from parents and grandparents requesting information about social groups for ASD teens. After researching their areas and responding to them individually, I have devised a system that I hope will be helpful for everyone.

If you live in an area that does not have the resources of a large city (with ASD schools and day camps that have social groups), you can start your own social group with the help of Teen Autism. Just email socialgroups@teenautism.com with your name, area, and how you wish to be contacted (phone or email). I will respond to confirm all of your information, and then I will post it on the Social Group Bulletin Board. Anyone who visits TeenAutism.com and is interested in social groups can check the bulletin board for contact information.

Connections are essential to building self-esteem. Think of your friends and the people to whom you’re closest - you probably have a lot in common with them. That’s why I feel it’s so important for ASD teens to be able to connect with others like themselves, should they so desire. As Nigel says of his friends, “They understand my difference.” And I can tell that means the world to him.

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