What is Socialeyes?

An image of the National Autistic Society (NAS) logo, accredited 2019.

‘Socialeyes’ is a programme developed by the National Autistic Society to facilitate social skills and social understanding for people on the autism spectrum.

The Disability team runs a Socialeyes programme for GCU students who have a diagnosis, or who would identify with a diagnosis, on the autism spectrum.

The programme aims to provide students with strategies to feel more comfortable in social situations including making friends, group work situations, placements and more. The programme addresses eight different aspects of social interaction:

  • Starting a conversation
  • Eye contact
  • Personal space
  • Taking turns in a conversation
  • Keeping on topic
  • Talking about interests
  • Sensitive topics
  • Ending conversations.

The programme is delivered as a series of eight structured workshops, each lasting 90 minutes.