AWKWARD

Katie Saint is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed professional therapist. Katie presents locally and internationally on topics related to Autism, mental health, and ABA. Katie has a mental health counseling private practice as well as being the Director of Training at an autism treatment program.Katie has designed college courses as well as published books and articles related to mental health.Carlos Torres is an author, coach, and therapist of kids and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Carlos creates curriculum and designs groups for adolescents and young adults with autism, as well as coaching special needs sports teams. Carlos' education is in special education, and he works full time designing skills programs and behavioral interventions for an in-home autism treatment program.

• FamilyDo people feel like I am a good listener?Do I know how to accept gifts?Do I know how to admit I am wrong and say sorry?Do I know how to respond to someone talking about something I don’t like?Do I know how and when to say no to family?Do I know how to act and talk when I am around family?Do I know what to do when other people fight or argue?Do I know how to plan a family event?Non-family relationshipsDo people think my house looks acceptable?Do I get along with my roommate?Do people think I am a good host?Do people think I am a good guest?Do I look presentable?Do I interact well in groups?Do I realize when my friends are bored?Do I know how to get out of uncomfortable situations?Do I know when I brag or talk about myself too much?Do I give people enough space?Do I know how to deal with secrets?Do I know how to respond to a friend who is sad?Do I know how and when to say no?Do I know how and when to text a friend?Do I know how to talk to a friend on the phone?Do I know how to use social media appropriately?Do I interact well with friends at restaurants?Do I know how to get a boyfriend or a girlfriend?Do I know how to maintain a relationship?WorkDo people at work respect me?Do I chat well with my co-workers?Do I speak well with my boss?Do I know when people need space at work?Do I resolve my own conflict at work?Do I understand sarcasm at work?Do I manage my emotions well when starting a new job?Do I use the internet responsibly at work?CommunityDo I know how to talk to people in the community?Do I know how to get help in public?Do I know how to interact with police?Do I follow social rules when using public bathrooms?Do I follow social rules when using locker rooms?Do I understand social rules at the gym?Do I know how to use the sidewalk?Do I know how to interact with my hired driver?Do I ride the bus without any problems?Do I have respectful behavior at the movies?Do I interact well with restaurant staff?Do I know how to call a store?ResourcesTone variation exercisesFacial expressions examplesBody language examplesSocially appropriate attire examplesSelf-assessment charts

I [...] like the way the illustrator drew the comic annotations because it makes it much easier to understand especially for people with autism"- Reece (age 14), AuKids, Autumn 2018