Growth Mindset
What is a growth mindset?
Trying new things and believing in doing better
what is positive self-talk?
positive self-talk is talking positively about oneself
"it is okay to make mistakes"
"i can try again"
what is autism?
Autism is a difference in the way the brain works
what is a strength
a strength is something that you do well
what is a fixed mindset?
believing that nothing will change and that you cannot do better
should we talk kindly to ourselves or rude?
KINDLY! talk to yourself just like you would talk to your friends and family!
Who at CREATE has Autism?
EVERYONE
can you name 2 strengths about yourself
ANSWERS vary
growth or fixed??
"i can't do this"
FIXED
TRUE OR FALSE
it is okay to make a mistake
TRUE
mistakes help us to grow
name 2 things that might be challenging for individuals with autism
1. difficulty with new things
2. challenges with bright lights
3. challenges with loud noises
4. trouble making friends
everyone has both strengths and challenges
growth OR fixed?
i am still learning and cannot do this YET
GROWTH!
the power of "yet"
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?
"i am terrible and will never get better"
NEGATIVE
can you name one famous person with autism?
answers may vary
everyone has the SAME strengths
FALSE
people can have different strengths
why is it important to have a growth mindset?
a growth mindset reminds us that there is always room to improve and we can keep trying
why is important to have positive self talk ?
positive self talk is a part of taking care of yourself and feeling good about yourself
is everyone with autism the same?
name 5 STRENGTHS that you or someone else at CREATE has
answers vary