Self-perception might matter more than observable social skills for autistic teens’ well-being

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   Self-perception might matter more than observable social skills for autistic teens’ well-being

   Autistic teenagers who feel socially capable and experience less social anxiety report a better quality of life, regardless of how well they perform observable social skills. These findings challenge traditional interventions that focus on teaching specific social behaviors, highlighting the…

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