Children and youth with Asperger Syndrome (AS) manifest social skills problems that can negatively impact their functioning across school, home, and community. One social skills area, the "hidden curriculum," is particularly problematic for these individuals. The hidden curriculum includes the skills that we are not taught directly yet are assumed to know. This article discusses the hidden curriculum and its impact on social functioning. In addition, practical suggestions for helping children and youth with AS learn the hidden curriculum are provided.
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