Autism is a diagnosis given to a person who meets the criteria based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-IV). The rapid increase of autism diagnosis over the past ten years is leaving the therapist to seek out the best interventions possible to address social skills, sensory modulation, and overall increased performance of occupations. Social dynamics become particularly crucial in adolescent years, as they begin to shift their trust, social support, and security from family to their peers. This literature review explored the evidence-based practices that other clinicians use to assist witht he development of social skills in adolescents with autism. The program proposal addresses social skills in adolescents with autism to increase their overall satisfaction in life and increase their independence in their occupations.
