Building Friendship Skills In Autistic Children

Friendships involve many different skills that can be learned and practiced over time. This webinar explores practical ways to help autistic children develop skills such as initiating interactions, joining activities, taking turns, sharing interests, maintaining conversations, and navigating disagreements. Parents and caregivers will learn strategies for supporting meaningful social connections without forcing interactions or expecting every friendship to look the same.

Duration:

60 minutes

Things you'll learn

How to help your child initiate interactions and join activities already in progress
Ways to build turn-taking, shared interests, and back-and-forth conversation
How to support your child through disagreements and repair after conflict
Why friendships do not have to look the same for every child
How to encourage connection without forcing or scripting interactions

About the Host

Mackenzie Condon, BCBA

Mackenzie Condon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and educator at Forta Health with over ten years of experience in behavioral health. With a dual background in Biomedical Sciences and ABA, she focuses on high-level clinical assessments and staff mentorship to improve client outcomes. Mackenzie holds Master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and St. Cloud State University and is dedicated to advancing autism care through evidence-based education.

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