What does AIM stand for?
Achieve Independent Milestones
What do we say when someone gives us a compliment?
Thank you/ maybe give them a compliment back!
You might feel this way when you are trying something new.
Nervous... but this is how we grow.
Can other people read your mind?
No this is why we have to advocate for ourselves!
Are clients allowed to touch each other in program?
No, only high fives/hand shakes/etc.
Who started AIM? / who is the top boss?
Janet
What do we say if someone sneezes?
Bless you
You might feel this way if someone has something we want.
Jealous
Who is the first person we should ask for help if we need it?
Your specialist
What times are you allowed to text or call a specialist?
During program hours between 8-5.
How old is Banner?
7 years
What do we do if someone we don't like is talking to us but we really don't want to talk to them?
Tell them I don't want to talk right now or I need a break.
Should you come to program if you're in a really bad mood?
Maybe not
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
Speaking up if something makes you uncomfortable or scared, choosing if we want to do activities or not, helping to decide on what goals you want to reach.
many possibilities
Are clients allowed to date each other?
Yes but they must act professional in program. Program is like having a job.
What is hanging on the walls all over the AIM building?
quilts
Should we be correcting other clients?
No it is inappropriate and gets in the way of staff doing our job.
What should we do if another client is getting on our nerves?
Ask to take a break/ either take your phone break or you can do another activity
Why is it important to advocate for yourself?
You are your own person and your wants and needs are important! You will be more successful if you advocate for yourself and express your needs.
Ask them first if they need or want help, sometimes people need to try things on their own because we're trying to be independent.
Why are we in program/what is one goal all of the clients share?
to become independent
How do we keep a conversation going?
Asking questions! We have to give attention to GET attention.
What are ways we can calm ourselves down if we're upset.
Take a walk, count to 10, meditate, talk to your specialist, color.
What do you do if you have a problem with your specialist or program?
What do we do if a stranger says hi to us?
Say hi and move on.