It is important for students with ASD to have classmates with skill sets and needs similar to, or complimentary to, their own. For example, Harper et al. (2008) used Pivotal Response Training with peer buddies who taught playground skills to two boys with autism. If a child is ready to learn shared play or conversation with peers, there should be responsive peers who can model and support that learning. Schools should balance the needs of both peers and children on the spectrum when making classroom assignments and parents need to inquire about how this balance is achieved