CPS Philosophy
Executive Functioning Skills
Language Processing & Emotion Regulation Skills
Cognitive Flexibility Skills
Social Skills
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A key phrase used throughout CPS language which encompasses the philosophy.
What is "Kids Do Well If They Can".
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A shifting cognitive set describes this.
What is handling transitions and/ or shifting from one mindset or task to another.
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The ability to separate affect is also known as this.
What is managing emotional responses to frustration so as to think rationally.
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Concrete, black and white individuals struggle with this.
What is seeing "grays".
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Look at this image. What seems to be the problem?
What is a lack of social skills.
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The film clip addresses this.
What is who challenging individuals are and what some of their behaviors are like.
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Perseverance also describes this.
What is sticking with tasks requiring sustained attention.
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Miscommunication can be avoided when an individual does this.
What is expresses concerns, needs, or thoughts in words, understands what is being said, and/ or is able to identify or articulate what is bothering them.
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Hypothesis testing is also known as this.
What is thinking hypothetically or inferentially.
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Someone approaches you talking and disregards the fact that you were in the middle of a conversation. When they are finished, they walk away without awaiting your response. What is this an example of?
What is someone's inability to start conversations, enter groups, or be reciprocal when conversing.
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"Kids do well if they want to..." would be considered this.
What is conventional thinking.
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An organized person can do this.
What is do things in a logical sequence or prescribed order.
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Someone outside of the context of frustration is able to do this.
What is manage irritability and/or anxiety on a chronic basis.
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“Everyone’s out to get me,” “Nobody likes me,” and “I’m stupid,” are examples of this.
What is inaccurately interpreting information, having cognitive distortions, or having biases in thinking such as over-generalizing or personalizing events and circumstances.
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Someone who is often surprised by the responses of others may also be this.
What is unable to appreciate how one’s behavior affects other people.
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This must first be identified prior to beginning the brainstorming process for any potential solutions.
What are the individual's lagging skills.
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Planners have this.
What is a sense of time.
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Describe this picture and how it fits into this category.
What is an angry child using a non verbal means of expressing themselves.
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An individual is told that recess will begin at 12:00 pm. It is 12:03 pm and the individual has started throwing things around the room. Why is this?
The individual struggles with handling deviations from rules, routine, and original plan.
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Developed social skills could of contributed to this situation in this way.
What is attention would have been sought appropriately, others would be considered, etc.
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This is the first and initial ingredient needed when beginning the CPS process.
What is empathy.
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A reflective, and not impulsive individual is able to do this.
What is think before responding, consider the likely outcomes or consequences of actions, and forecast.
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This image clearly addresses this.
What is complete and utter confusion.
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The image presented suggests the importance of this.
What is handling unpredictability, ambiguity, uncertainty, and novelty.
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A savvy CPS trainee uses this skill.
What is empathizing with others and appreciating another person’s perspective or point of view.
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