Self advocacy
How do you ask your sister to get you an plate out of your reach?
“Can you please get that plate down for me?”
Tired
Blue
Feeling tired
drink a glass of water or do a movement break
If you are frustrated with your siblings what should you do?
Talk to your Mom or caregiver.
You have spaghetti for dinner but you really wanted chicken nuggets instead
”That’s okay maybe we will have chicken a different night”
If you need a break during therapy session what do you say?
I need a break please. Or can I please take a break?
Silly
Yellow
Getting frustrated
Take deep breathes
You don’t understand the math problems
Ask your teacher for help
You have to do work before you can play outside
Thats okay, I am gonna try my best to finish my work now so I can go outside later
You need to use the bathroom during our telemedicine sessions. What do you say?
I’ll be right back, I need to use the restroom.
Throwing things and out of control
Red
Feeling sad
ask for a hug or give yourself a hug
You are starting to get frustrated with an activity in therapy
Ask Erin or Kelly for a break
Your friend wants to play tag but you want to play soccer
Maybe we can play tag first and then soccer
What do you do if you are frustrated with your brother and he keeps trying to get your attention?
Ask him to please stop and if he continues bring it to your Mom’s attention.
Sad
blue
Angry
Ask for a break, squeeze hands together, take deep breathes.
You aren’t feeling well at soccer practice
I need to tell my couch that I am not feeling well
Maybe I can ask Mom for a small and healhty snack while I wait.
What if you need help with homework and are getting really frustrated because you don’t know the answer.
Can someone please help me? Or take a short break if needed.
Calm and in control
Green
Body moving too fast
Wall push ups, hug yourself
You fell on your bike and scraped your knee. You are feeling sad.
Tell your Mom and ask her for help to get a band aid.
My brother gets to pick tonight’s dinner and I don’t
Oh well, maybe I can ask mom if I can choose dinner 1x next week.