Unwonderer
What is the Unwonderer's powers?
He gets us to:
Stop showing interest in others by not asking questions
Not think about what others might want to do based on their interests
Who can Kellan start a conversation with at home, school, & therapy?
Home - Mom, dad, grandparents
School - Friends
Therapy - Mom, Juno, Hanah
When is a good time to end a conversation at home, school, & therapy?
Home - When it’s bedtime
School - When the teacher is teaching
Therapy – When it’s time to learn or during check-outs
Juno reaches work and see Kellan sitting at the table. Juno goes over to Kellan to talk about their weekend plans.
Who did Juno pick to talk to?
What did Juno decide to talk about?
Did Juno pick a good time & place to talk?
Kellan
Weekend plans
What are 2 of 4 ways to defeat the Unwonderer?
***Two of the following***
Looking at the person who's talking
Listening & asking a "social wonder" question
Creating a people-file in your brain
Asking WH- questions
What are topics that Kellan can talk about with others?
Weekend or holidays plans
Hobbies
Favorite foods, TV shows, books, or games
Etc.
What can Kellan say when he wants to end a conversation?
Hanah sees Kellan drawing a picture in the waiting room & decides to ask him about it while Juno is talking to Kellan’s mom.
Who did Hanah pick to talk to?
What did Hanah decide to talk about?
Did Hanah pick a good time & place to talk?
Kellan
About Kellan's drawing
Yes, while Juno & Kellan's mom were talking // Kellan wasn't talking to anyone
What are the WH- question?
Who
What
Where
When is a good time to start a conversation at home, school, & therapy?
Home - During play time or when others aren't having another conversation
School - During lunch time or recess
Therapy - During break time
How do you know when it's a good time to end a conversation?
Home - Look to see if mom/dad are still talking
School - Wait until your friend stops talking
Sunfield – Wait to see if mom, Juno, & Hanah is done talking
Kellan sees Juno & Hanah come into the waiting room. Kellan decides to go up to them & ask about their day.
Who did Kellan pick to talk to?
What did Kellan decide to talk about?
Did Kellan pick a good time & place to talk?
Yes, while Juno & Hanah were walking over to the waiting room to see him
***Practicing asking "social wonder" questions about Juno's preferred topic***
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How should your face & body look when you start a conversation in a friendly way?
Facial cues → Eyes are towards each other, smiling
Body cues → Bodies are facing each other, using/moving hands
How should your face & body look when you end a conversation in a friendly way?
Facial cues → Eyes are towards each other, smiling
Body cues → Bodies are facing each other, waving
***Practice starting & ending a conversation with Juno***
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