Social Skills
What should you do when someone you know walks into the room?
Say Hello or provide a greeting to the person
How many times per day should you brush your teeth?
2 - in the morning and at night
Name one way you can show someone you are listening to them
Nod your head, restate the answer, make eye contact,
Name one coping skill that you can use to help to calm yourself down
take deep breaths, count to 10, listen to music, take a break in a quiet room
Before crossing the street what should you do?
Stop and look both ways to make sure a car is not coming
When someone asks you a question, is it okay to ignore them?
No, you should respond to their question
What should you put on after you get out of the shower to prevent you from having body odor?
Deodorant
What should you not do while someone else is speaking?
interrupt them
When should we use coping skills?
When we are feeling upset, angry, overwhelmed, stressed, etc. and need to calm down
What are 3 examples of personal information you should not share on the internet?
name, phone number, address, credit card number, social security number, password
If we want to give our friend a hug, should we just walk up and hug them or ask them first?
Ask them first to make sure they are comfortable with getting a hug
When should you wash your face while you are in the shower?
What should you do with your body to show that you are listening to someone?
Turn your body towards them
Show me what taking deep breaths looks like
Inhale - exhale 3 times
What number do you call in an emergency?
911
If you ask someone a question and they take a long time to answer, should you keep asking them the question over and over?
No, you should wait patiently for them to respond
How many times should you take a shower each week?
You should take a shower every day
If you are on the phone with someone and you need to end the conversation, is it appropriate to just hang up on them?
No that would not be nice to hang up on them, you should instead tell them that it was nice talking to them and you have to get off the phone
If the room is really loud and you are starting to feel overwhelmed, what is a coping skill that you could use to help to calm yourself?
Ask to take a break in another room
If a grownup that you do not know, asks you for directions while you are sitting outside, what should you do?
Walk away quickly and find a trusted adult
Give an example of how you would introduce yourself to someone
"hi, my name is _____; what is your name?"
What song can you sing to help you know how long to wash your hands?
"Happy Birthday" two times
If your friend is telling you about their favorite food to eat, would it be appropriate to respond with your favorite movie?
No, you should stay on topic and can respond with your favorite food.
Is using a fidget or sensory tool a type of coping skill that you can use?
yes
If you are home alone and the doorbell rings, should you answer it?
No, you should not answer it unless you know that it is a family member or your parents/caregivers told you someone was coming to the house.