patterns and social skills. Consider the following scenario:

Jaxon is a 10-year-old boy with ASD. He has very good cognitive skills and is in a fourth-grade inclusive classroom with his same-age peers. However, Jaxon is withdrawn and appears lonely. His father is concerned he is feeling depressed due to a lack of friends.

• How might you go about evaluating Jaxon's social skills to plan an intervention strategy?
• What are some social skills deficits associated with establishing peer relationships often experienced by children with ASD?

Explainandprovidespecific examples to support your responses.