How to Introduce Yourself
What is the first thing to do when introducing yourself to someone new?
Smile!
Going for a walk, riding a bike, sports
What is an expected behavior when sitting in a group.
Listening to others.
What would be an unexpected behavior when someone is talking?
Interrupt them or look the other way
Tell the group your favorite animal
Your answer!
What one of voice is most appropriate when introducing yourself?
Pleasant, Positive, Calm and Clear
What is a healthy coping skill you can do in class?
Tapping your leg, square breathing, belly breathing, asking for help
What is an expected behavior when talking to a person or having a conversation?
Look in their direction/make eye contact
Is it okay to lay on the floor when others are sitting?
NO! Follow the group
Ask someone in the group a question about their interests.
Participation credit.
What would be an appropriate greeting to use when introducing yourself?
"Hi, my name is.....(fill in with your first name).
At what point would you use a coping skill?
When you are feeling a negative emotion before it escalates to result in negative consequences or unsafe situation.
When in class or a group, is it okay to speak up?
Yes! to ask questions and offer information!
What can you do if you notice someone engage in an unexpected behavior?
Model expected behaviors for them. Pull them aside in private to talk to them.
What is your favorite television show?
Your answer
What type of gesture would you use during an introduction?
Handshake or wave
What sensory activities can you do that can be considered a healthy coping skill?
Using a cold cloth or ice cube. Take a shower. Weighted blanket. Wrap up in a sweatshirt.
What do expected behaviors help with?
Build responsibility and make relationships
Why do people engage in unexpected behaviors?
They are feeling a negative emotion and/or they don't know how to engage in the expected behaviors yet needing to learn it!
What is your parent's/support person's best quality?
Your answer
How would you end an introduction with someone?
"It was very nice meeting you."
Can you use coping skills at any time?
YES!!! Even when you are feeling happy or content.
When would be an appropriate time to have expected behaviors?
As much as you can! Mistakes are okay as long as we can own them and work on it!
What can you do after you engage in an unexpected behavior?
If it involves others, apologize and change the behavior. Use a coping skill to help change the behavior!
What is something you like about this group?
Your answer.