Possible Answer: Dr. Laugeson signals the first step with the phrase “you start by. . . .” She introduces the move to the next step with the word “when”: “When they look over. . .” you should smile. She also uses the term “before” to discuss what should happen when someone moves from flirting to dating. The order of these terms shows that Dr. Laugeson is using chronological organization.

Possible Answer: Dr. Laugeson asks Alex questions. For example, she asks Alex what someone should do once they’ve engaged someone else in eye contact. When Alex replies that you should wait until the other person looks away, Dr. Laugeson identifies this as a trouble spot by explaining that holding the gaze might make the other person uncomfortable.

Possible Answer: The video omits information on how to meet other single people even before deciding to flirt with them and ask them on a date. The creators of the video may have omitted this information because they assume that people already know how to find other single people. Because the autism and Asperger’s audience sometimes struggles with social situations, the creators may also have omitted this information to avoid giving the audience too many things to worry about in the process.

Possible Answer: Dr. Laugeson is qualified to explain this process because she is the director of the UCLA PEERS Program, which trains teens on the autism spectrum in developing social skills. Her title “Doctor” also indicates that she has an advanced degree (a Ph.D. or an M.D.) and is an expert in the field, so the audience can believe her. She also has an easygoing, friendly manner and explains the process clearly, which makes the audience trust her advice. Alex has Asperger’s, just like his intended audience, and therefore serves as a representative of his community. The audience will trust his advice and support of the process because they can identify with him.