People with Autism suppress or change their behavior to appear more "normal" or neurotypical. A coping mechanism that can have positive and negative impacts
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How should you dress on a first date? What would happen if you showed up to a first date with a tuxedo on?
Casual clothing; Dressing up very nice may look too serious or out of place.
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Talk about the non-verbal communication (body language) happening in this photo.
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What is "scripting" or self-talk?
Repeating phrases out loud to yourself, whispering to self, talking to oneself about hypothetical situations or rehearsing conversations.
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This social expectation includes saying "hi" to someone when you enter a room.
Greeting
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John called his aunt and immediately started telling her about a new TV show he's watching. What 2 things should he have said as soon as his Aunt picked up the phone?
Introduce self; Ask them "how are you" or "Do you have a minute to talk?"
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How does society expect you to dress at a job interview?
Business clothes, Pants or skirt, clean shirt/jacket, clothing that covers you up. No: Shorts, Tank tops, Flip flops, T-shirts.
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Give some examples of non-verbal communication.
Gestures, Facial Expressions, Body Language; Personal Space, Posture, Tone of voice
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True or False: People expect others to be generally "calm and collected".
True. In the social contact, it's expected that even if you are angry, you shouldn't yell, scream, or throw things at others.
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What is a "special interest"?
People with autism might have intense interests in topics like animals, vehicles, or TV shows. You may know a LOT more about these topics than the average kid.
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Your roommate is giving you the silent treatment. When you ask why, they reply "you are always leaving dirty dishes in the sink for me to clean". What's the social expectation?
Adults pick up after themselves, and keep spaces clean (especially spaces you share with other people)
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Name a time is socially appropriate to "mask" or lie about how you're truly feeling.
To avoid hurting someone's feelings; To avoid being blunt or rude.
