Circles
Me
Who is in the red circle?
Strangers
What does relatives mean?
Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
How can I touch a family member in my blue circle? How can they touch me?
Hug, kiss, high five, fist bump. Loving but not romantic. They may help me to get dressed or stay clean.
Who is the most important person in my circles?
ME
Who is in the blue circle?
Who is a stranger?
People on the street. People on the subway.
Who are some friends in your green circle?
How can I touch a special friend in my blue circle?
How much personal space do I need?
Who is in the green circle?
What is a community helper?
Nurses, Police, Firefighters, etc..
How can my friends touch me?
Far away hugs, high fives, fist bumps.
What is consent?
Consent is when I ask to touch someone and when they ask to touch me.
When do I need to touch myself?
For comfort and to keep myself clean
Who is in the yellow circle?
Acquaintances such as neighbors and other people that go to my school.
What is an acquaintance
Neighbors, people I see often but I don't know their names.
How can my relatives touch me?
How do I talk to someone in my blue circle?
We have conversations about personal topics and topics that interest me. I can talk about anything with my family and my special friend.
How do I talk to myself?
I use positive self talk. I can talk to myself out loud or in my head.
Who is in the orange circle?
Community Helpers
What circles are teachers in?
Yellow or green depending on my relationship with them.
Can someone in my green circle touch me in a romantic way?
NO
How do I trust someone in my blue circle?
I have full trust of someone in my blue circle.
How much do I trust myself?
I trust myself completely.