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I have a lovely friend from high school with Aspergers. He reached out around three years ago to apologize for some small social transgressions, (I assured him -- high school is confusing as hell, no need to apologize..) and to reconnect with me. He has been very focused on asking about my husband, complimenting me and affirming our friendship, etc. He often circles around to some "socially safe" topics, and frankly, I'm proud of him! He often wants me to take up a hobby of his, like bridge, and I sense that is because he wants to bond with me over a shared topic. What can I do to encourage him as he seeks some social understanding? He's pretty special, very intelligent and caring, and yet, I sense loneliness.

Thanks! I think I'll show him your Ted talk, and provide the link to your book too. I think he will probably analyze the heck out of it and will learn a lot. I know it will give us a lot to talk about. Appreciate the answer.