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How can a person teach friendship skills to someone who thinks differently?

Friendship rules are not the same for everyone. Different people need different ways to connect. These ways must be taught clearly.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

Friendship rules are not the same for everyone.

Different people need different ways to connect. These ways must be taught clearly.

Friendship rules often assume everyone thinks the same way. This is called neurotypical communication. It means understanding unspoken signals. It also means having balanced talks. Some people, like those with autism or ADHD, connect differently. They might like to share many details about their interests. This is sometimes called 'infodumping.' Their friendships are built on these shared interests. Social rules that work for some people do not work for others. Teaching friendship means focusing on clear communication. It means respecting what each person wants. It means understanding sensory needs. It also means finding friends who like their unique way of connecting.

A teacher wants to help a student make friends. The student has ADHD. The teacher usually teaches students to take turns talking. This student talks a lot about space. The teacher learns to help the student find other students who also love space. The teacher also teaches all students to ask if someone wants to hear more. This helps the student make real connections.

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