The way you use your parts of your body to communicate to others without words is called?
Nonverbal Communication
200
What are some thoughts that people might have about you if your body IS IN the group?
That you are interested in what they have to say. Will want to work with you.
200
People might forget what you said or did but...
they don’t forget how you made them FEEL.
200
What are the three steps to self advocacy?
1. Know Yourself
2. Know What You Need and Want
3. Know How to Get What You Need and Want
200
What are the 4 AC Classroom Rules/Expectations?
1. Be respectful, 2. Actively participate, 3. Keep an open mind/growth mindset, 4. Maintain confidentiality
300
What is the difference between SOCIAL THINKING and SOCIAL SKILLS?
Social Thinking is what you think about being social. Social skills are actually putting those thoughts into action!
300
What are some signs that someone’s body is NOT in the group?
Body turned away, eyes not focused on speaker, head down
300
What does proximity mean?
Space between people and things. (close vs. far)
300
What predicts student success during school and later in college and employment?
Self advocacy skills
300
A visual way to help you understand that we are all continually learning information about others and remembering it in an organized way in our brain to recall it later when we see that person again is called?
Friend/People Files
400
What is Unexpected Behavior?
Failing to follow the set of rules, hidden or stated, in the environment.
400
What are some thoughts that people might have about you if your body is NOT in the group?
What is the difference between NEGOTIATION and SELF ADVOCATING?
Advocating: You are trying to convince the other person of the merits/reasons of your position.
Negotiation: All parties have a reason to generally try and work toward a mutually acceptable agreement.
400
Whole Body Listening
Eyes, ears, mouth, hands, feet, bottom and brain needs to be focused on the group in order to listen and to show you are listening.
500
What is thinking with your eyes?
Using your eyes to observe, and brain to interpret the non-verbal messages that other people are sending.
500
Understanding that our bodies need to look interested and connected to the group. Our brains need to keep thinking about what the group is thinking in order to participate in the group is?
Keeping your Body and Brain in the Group
500
What type of thinking does a Rigid/Rock brain do?
Can only see one perspective or way of doing things – not open to different ideas or perspectives.
500
Name three situations you can use self advocacy to help you:
Possible Answers: 1. Explain personal learning style and learning challenges 2. Explain your disability and what you need to be successful 3. Explain that you have an IEP
4. Sharing what is important to you and WHY with parents, peers 5. Request accommodations 6. Ask for clarification from peers and/or teachers/staff
500
Give one example of a HIDDEN social rule in the classroom. Give one example of a HIDDEN social rule outside of the classroom.