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Mona Pereth
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14 Aug 2023, 5:02 pm

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I have tried group social skills programs offered by shrinks with no success. People already knew each other and I didn't manage to fit in.

Have you tried adult autism support groups (peer-led ones, not just the ones led by shrinks) and social groups in your local area?

Groups vary in how well they behave toward newcomers. Alas, groups tend to be cliquish unless they make a specific effort not to be cliquish.


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Deinonychus
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15 Aug 2023, 6:56 am

Mona Pereth wrote:
Have you tried adult autism support groups (peer-led ones, not just the ones led by shrinks) and social groups in your local area?


Not at all, because I don't have any such groups where I live. And yet, my town is one of the reference points for autism research in France. Doesn’t make any sense.
Thank you for your attention. :heart: .