As we all know communication happens against the backdrop of various social contexts and settings. You’ll probably communicate in a number of settings like healthcare, education, workplace and social settings. You probably won’t interact the same way with a classmate or colleague that you would with a teacher or manager. These contexts are shifting constantly as we grow and develop throughout our lives. The DSM-5 criteria for autism lists differences in social interaction as one of two defining traits of autism. This means that although autism is a spectrum of experiences, autistic people will more likely than not find social interaction challenging. Though no experience is common to every autistic individual, many struggle with idle conversation and ‘small talk’,,’ which can result in friction in maintaining relationships.
Autism and Social Interaction

