Matthew Lerner - Autism Unlocking the Social World

The video discusses research on social competence, focusing on children with autism. It highlights the diversity in children's social needs and responses, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual differences. The research aims to measure social challenges and develop precise treatments tailored to each child's needs. The goal is to create evidence-based approaches that help children connect effectively with their social world.

What role does emotion recognition play in social competence for children?

What is the distinction between social knowledge and performance in the context of social interactions?

How can evidence-based approaches be utilized to help children connect effectively to their social world?