Emotions
True/False: There are good feelings and bad feelings.
False. Feelings are not good or bad, right or wrong, they are just feelings. You have a choice in how you express them, which can result in positive or negative consequences.
This person did poorly in school and was labeled slow, later went on to create one of the most visited places on earth.
Walt Disney.
What does a neurologist do?
A doctor that works with the brain and nervous system.
What year was the first iPad released?
2010.
Define: Apologize
Apologizing is to express regret for something that one has done wrong.
Has your sibling ever apologized to you or have you ever apologized to your sibling?
True/False: All Deaf people can read lips.
False. Actually, less than 30% of Deaf people can read lips, and not all are fluent in ASL. You should never make assumptions; ask how someone prefers to communicate.
What was the first animal to be cloned?
A sheep named Dorothy.
Who is coming to the Halloween themed Sibling Mentoring program next week?
Raise hand!
True/False: Crying is a normal reaction to strong feelings.
True. Crying releases tension. Some scientists believe it releases stress hormones too, which is why we feel better after a good cry.
True/False: People with disabilities are brave and courageous.
False: Disability requires adapting to a lifestyle, not bravery and courage. Of course, people with disabilities can be brave and courageous, just like someone without disabilities can; be mindful about how you use those terms as they are often seen as offensive when applied to a person with a disability for simply existing.
How long does it take for food to pass through your body?
53 hours.
What is today month and date multiplied?
10 x 22 = 220
Define: Defensive
Expression - whether words or actions - to defend or protect yourself or others.
If you have a fight with your sib, but another person fights with your sib, how do you react?
What is ableism?
Ableism is the discrimination directed toward people living with disabilities.
What type of blood cells fight off diseases?
White Blood cells.
What is the Earth's largest ocean?
The Pacific.
What are accommodations?
Large Print books; ramps and elevators; captions for spoken audio; modified equipment or seating; access to a Quiet Room; trigger warnings; mobility aids; and taking more frequent breaks
True/False: Curious people should never ask people about their disabilities.
Depends? Many people have a natural, uninhibited curiosity and may ask questions that others consider embarrassing. But scolding curious people may make them think having a disability is "wrong" or "bad."
What is the part of the brain that helps us process our emotions?
Amygdala.
How many bones does a shark have?
Zero.