Physical Boundaries
When in program, is it ok to sit RIGHT next to someone?
No, we need to distance ourselves!
True or False: When we walk into program and are upset about our schedule we should yell at the staff and demand that it is changed immediately.
False: We should talk calmly with the staff and express our feelings about the schedule for the day if we are upset.
Lets say you drop food on the floor during lunch, we should
a) pretend we never dropped it and walk away
b) grab the broom and clean up your mess
c) Tell our friends that are sitting at the same table to go get a broom and clean up your mess you made
b) grab a broom and clean up your mess
you're at the lunch table with your friends, you feel like you're about to sneeze, what should you do?
a) Turn away, sneeze into your arm and say "excuse me"
b) Sneeze into your friends' lunch
c) Sneeze in your friends face and laugh
a) Turn away, sneeze into your arm and say "excuse me"
When in program, is it appropriate to give our friends a hug when we see them?
No, we need to distance 6 feet!
True or False: If we are angry with our friends in Day Program, we should yell at them as loud as we can in front of everyone.
False: Treat others how you would want to be treated. Calmly go over to staff and explain why you are upset and then the staff will help you resolve the issue.
You are writing on a piece of paper and your pencil breaks, do you
a) throw it in the garbage
b) ask staff to help you sharpen your pencil
c) give the broken pencil to our friend and take their new, sharpened pencil
b) ask staff to help you sharpen your pencil
True or False: It is okay to stare at people
False; staring is rude
True or False: If we are angry with our friends or staff at program, we should charge towards them with intent to harm.
False: If someone or something upsets you, we first, keep our hands to ourselves and calm down before we speak with a staff member
Calling people names is a good thing to do
No...It is not nice to call people names
I have to ask staff if it is okay to use the bathroom
No, is not necessary to ask staff for permission to use the restroom. You are an adult and are allowed to use the bathroom when you need to.
True or False: I should shower regularly
True! Showers are necessary so we can smell good(Not like Mari)
It is okay to touch other peoples stuff without asking them.
NO it is never okay to touch other peoples things without asking.
Talking back to staff or parents is okay
Talking back is never okay
True or False: I have to ask staff to get my coat or backpack for me
False I can get it myself.
Using our outside voice indoors is an effective way to communicate?
No, outside voices are good for outside only unless we are in need of help quickly.
It is okay to grab someone to get their attention
It is never okay to grab someone to get their attention. This includes anything a person is wearing.
Having to get the last word in during a conversation is the best way to end a conversation.
Wrong. You are allowed to chose your own activity during transition times
True or False: Deodorant is just something I use when it is hot out.
False! Deodorant is used everyday to keep us from smelling bad (Like Mari)