Social Thinking vs. Social Skills
Thinking with Your Eyes
This online video by Michelle Garcia Winner discusses the importance of teaching ‘social thinking’ rather than ‘social skills’ to young people with an Autism Apectrum Disorder (ASD). Winner uses the example of eye gaze, suggesting that understanding the purpose of eye gaze may require ‘social thinking,’ not merely ‘eye contact’ as a ‘social skill.’
Additional Details
Subjects: Social Engagement
Publication Location: California, United States
Publisher: Social Thinking
Publication Date: 2013
Format: Online Video
Age Range: Pre-School Age (0-5)School Age (5-18)