Scripting is very common for Autistic folks facing a social situation. Scripting is the process of preparing for social interactions by predicting what might be said and how you could respond. Scripting is usually a mental preparation, although some of us may write down what we want to say too (I do this for videos). I often prepare conversations that know will happen and go into a real interaction with a mental script I've rehearsed and hope to follow. I'm very adept at fitting in these anecdot

What does autism look like? It looks like this. It can look like a little boy who can script and memorize entire commercials, tv shows, movies and games. He may use a script to communicate when he can’t find the right words to say. For our son Finn, scripting is like his own language. He has an incredible memory and uses scripts more than verbal expressive language. We have learned over the years to pay close attention to the things he watches and his scripts because we know he is always trying

Children with autism may use scripting to communicate their needs or likes. Here Brentley is saying a script he uses after he finishes a game! "Nailed it!". Sometimes scripting can interfere with teaching other skills and we may need to use strategies to support our learners better. Let me know if you need help with scripting. | Mary Barbera