New free resources for parents & educators (and we’re updating regularly)
If you’re supporting a neurodivergent young person (at home or at school), you’ve probably had that moment of thinking: “I know they need help with friendships… but what do I actually say or do in the moment?”
To make this easier, we’ve added a growing library of free, practical social skills resources on the Strivesocial website. They’re designed to be neuroaffirming, easy to use, and focused on real-world situations (the ones that come up in classrooms, group chats, and everyday friendships).
What’s available right now
1) Free printable PDFs
Our Teenage Friendly Social Skills PDF bundle is available to download for free. It includes six ‘social thinking’ scenarios you can work through with a young person to explore choices, perspective-taking, and likely social outcomes.
You can access it here: https://www.strivesocial.com.au/teenage-friendly-social-skills-pdf
2) Free online social skills games
We’ve also created interactive online games that help young people practise social thinking in a more engaging, low-pressure way.
Start here:
Social Thinking (One): https://www.strivesocial.com.au/social-thinking-one
Friendship & Socially Risky Behaviour: https://www.strivesocial.com.au/friendship-and-socially-risky-behaviour
You can also find the full list of games here (we’re adding more): https://www.strivesocial.com.au/social-skills-games
Who these resources are for
These resources are designed for:
Neurodivergent tweens, teens, and young adults (including autistic and ADHD young people)
Parents, carers, and families who want practical ways to coach skills at home (without turning it into a battle)
Teachers, wellbeing staff, and allied health professionals looking for school-friendly tools
What’s coming next
This is a growing library, and we’re updating it regularly. Over time you’ll see more:
Quick tip sheets for common social situations (starting conversations, joining in, handling teasing, managing misunderstandings)
Simple scripts and sentence starters (for texting, group chats, and in-person conversations)
Printable checklists and trackers to support real-world practice
Parent/carer guides to help you coach skills at home
School-friendly resources for educators
The goal is simple: less guesswork, more clarity, and more confidence for the young person and the adults supporting them.
Want something specific?
If there’s a resource you’d love us to create (for example: “how to handle being left on read”, “what to do when a joke goes wrong”, or “starting high school”), send us a message and we’ll add it to the list.
And if you’d like tailored support, you’re always welcome to book a free 15-minute consult so we can help you work out the best next step.
