Good Friend
Name 3 ways you can be a good friend to someone
There are many possibilities!
Name 3 places/scenarios it's important to keep your volume low
-Library
-School
-Work
-Playing hide and seek
And many more!
Why is it important to understand your tone of voice?
So you don't give people the wrong idea of what you're trying to say
Name 3 topics you can start an appropriate conversation about
-Something you have in common
-School
-World Events
TRUE OR FALSE
No one would care if I was really loud while everyone else was studying
FALSE
Name 3 things that make a bad friend :(
There are many possibilities
Name 3 places/scenarios its OK to have a loud volume
-Birthday Party
-Sports Event
-Concert
And many more!
What kind of tone should you use with you Boss or Teacher?
-Kind
-Professional
-Calm
And many more!
Name 3 things that aren't used as conversations starters
-Personal Information
-Things you know they do not like
-Something mean
TRUE OR FALSE
I'm being a good friend when I help my classmate up after they tripped and fell
TRUE
Is it okay to only have 1 or 2 friends?
A). No! You need way more!
B). Yes! Sometimes people prefer a smaller group of friends
B!
Some people enjoy having a small amount of friend, while others enjoy a lot of friends! Both are OK and it depends on what makes a person the most comfortable.
If I am using a quiet voice in a place where everyone else is loud, what might other people think?
-May not hear you
-May think you are being shy
-May think you do not want to be involved
And many more
What kind of tone can you use with your friend?
-Silly
-Excited
-Kind
-Loud
And many more!
When is an inappropriate time to start a conversations?
-During a class at school
-While busy at work
-While another person is talking
And many more
TURE OR FALSE
Working on my conversation skills with help me achieve my job goals
TRUE
What is a benefit of having a friend?
-Support
-Confidence
-Fun
-Comfort
And many more!
If I am using a LOUD volume in a place where I should be quiet, this may make other people feel ______
-Uncomfortable
-Irritated
-Annoyed
-Angry
And many more
How might someone feel if your tone does not match the conversation you are having?
-Confused
-Misunderstood
What is an appropriate time to start a conversation?
-During downtime at school or work
-In an unstructured setting
Many others!
TRUE OR FALSE
My tone of voice does not effect what others think about me
FALSE
What does the word "Friend" mean?
-Someone you have common interests with
-Someone you enjoy the company of
-Someone you trust
And many more!
Sometimes, it helps to think of your voice volume as a ____________
(Hint: Cool & low verses Hot and loud)
A Thermometer
What does your tone of voice indicate?
Clues of how you are feeling
Why is it important to work on Conversations Skills
-Helps meet new people
-Makes everyone comfortable
-Professional
And many more!
TRUE OR FALSE
Joining classes through AutismUp can help me improve my conversation skills, become a better friend, work on my volume control, and understand my tone of voice better
TRUE!!!! :)