Hygiene
What are 3 examples of how to get bad odor off your body?
Showering, bathing, shampooing, brushing, flossing, clean clothes, clean nails.
What are coping skills?
Strategies people can use to deal with stressful situations.
What are social skills?
Skills we use to communicate and interact with each other.
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
Speak up for yourself, ask questions, state your wants/needs.
When is it your turn to speak in a conversation?
When there is a pause in the talking.
What are 2 ways to prevent getting COVID or the flu?
Vaccination, mask, hand washing, social distancing.
Name 2 coping skills you can use when you are feeling frustrated.
Take a break, take a walk, talk to a trusted adult or friend, write in a journal, use a fidget.
What are good topics to use to start a conversation?
Similar interests, the weather, sports, school, TV, movies, music.
If you aren't comfortable speaking up in class, how else can you self-advocate?
Speak to the teacher before or after class, email the teacher, write a note to the teacher.
What are small verbal comments that you can make to show the speaker you are paying attention?
Yes, uh-huh, mmmm, I see, hmmm, right, ok...
Besides washing your feet everyday, what should you do for proper foot hygiene and preventing foot odor?
Wear clean socks.
Name 2 coping skills you can use at your desk.
Deep breathing, use a fidget, draw, doodle, practice mindfulness, sip water.
For personal space, what is the best approximate distance away from someone?
An arm's length away.
What are three different things you can say/ask if you need extra help in a class?
I don't understand this, can you explain this a different way, can you repeat what you said, I was listening but I still don't understand, Can you help me with this one problem, Can you please help me, Can I come to DA to get extra help?
What should you sometimes do while making eye contact to make people more comfortable?
Glance away occasionally.
What are 3 examples of when you should wash your hands?
Before eating, after using the bathroom, before handling food, after blowing your nose.
Give 2 examples of negative coping skills.
Isolating, swearing, refusing to do work, bullying, fighting, alcohol/drugs, punching a wall.
How should you introduce yourself to a new person?
"Hi, name is _____. What's you name?
What happens if you need help and don't ask for it?
You won't learn, problem could get worse, might get more frustrated.
What are the 2 types of language we use when communicating with others?
What is the difference between deodorant and anti-perspirant?
Deodorant helps prevent bad odors. Anti-perspirant helps prevent sweating.
Name 2 positive coping skills to use when someone starts to yell at you.
Walk away, calmly ask them to stop yelling, go talk to someone about it, ignore them.
What qualities make a good friend?
Good listener, good advice, has your back, keeps you out of trouble, shares, kind, trust worthy, loyal.
Name 3 places its important to advocate for oneself.
School, home, work, friends, family, community, IEP meeting.
Name 4 examples of how you can show someone that you are actively listening to them.
Eye contact, asking questions, making small comments, facing the speaker, gestures, nodding, facial expressions.