About This Lesson
This lesson is an excerpt from a curriculum about social relationships for teens with autism or special needs and is catered to their learning styles. This lesson will help special needs youth identify and understand different types of relationships, including friends, acquaintances, strangers, community helpers, girlfriends, boyfriends, and best friends as an important part of developing healthy realtionships. These concepts are taught to ensure a solid understanding of all relationship types before students make new friends or venture into potentially romantic relationships.