What are we really being asked? We recently delivered neurodiversity-affirming training with an NHS Speech and Language Therapy team. During conversation, a familiar question surfaced - one that we wanted to pause on: “What do we do when an autistic young person asks for social skills training so they can make more friends?” At first glance, it can feel like a straightforward request. It invites action. It pulls us towards teaching, equipping, offering strategies - and this c