Telling others how you feel, making small talk while waiting for the bus, inviting friends to your birthday party, telling jokes and giving high fives… These social skills may seem simple. But if you look closely at how we learn them, it can quickly become complicated! In this class, we will explore social skills in a systematic way, and we will learn which skills to teach and how to teach them. We will pay special attention to the characteristics of autism, which can make some skills more difficult to learn, and we will acknowledge personal preferences and individual differences in our desire for friends and meaningful connection.