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

Author: Michelle Garcia Winner

Additional Authors: Social Thinking

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)