What types of touch are expected with my teacher?
Could include high five, fist bump, elbow bump, short hugs, hand-over-hand help with certain activities (if needed)
What types of touch are expected with my dentist?
Touching my teeth and inside my mouth
What types of touch are expected with my SLP?
Touching my face and mouth to help me make certain sounds, high five, fist bump, hand-over-hand help for some activities
What types of touch are expected with my OT?
Holding my hand or body to keep me stable, hand-over-hand for tasks, adjusting parts of my body so I do tasks correctly, high five, fist bump
Who are my paid helpers?
People whose job it is to help me (my teacher, my therapist, my doctor, my hair dresser, my dentist, etc.)
What types of touch are UNEXPECTED with my paid helper?
Anything romantic - long hugs, kiss, massage, cuddle, sitting in lap
What should I do if I really like my paid helper?
Visit them at home
Text them on their cell phone
Ask them on a date
Compliment their actions ("You are a great helper!")
Where do I see my paid helpers?
At their job (school, clinic, on field trips, etc.)
When do I see my paid helpers?
During their working hours
What types of touch are expected with my hairdresser?
Cutting my hair, washing my hair, short scalp massage
Can I date any of my paid helpers?
No, part of their job is they cannot date their clients or students.
What types of touch are expected with my doctor?
It depends on the type of appointment and type of doctor (brainstorm some ideas!)
Can I be friends with my paid helper?
No, because I only see them when they are working (but I can still enjoy our time!).
How do I contact my paid helpers?
Talk to them when they are at work, send an email, call them at their work number if needed
What is an UNEXPECTED way to contact my paid helpers?
Text, calling their cell phone, messaging them on social media, visiting them outside of work hours/their workplace
What is the difference between a paid helper and a community helper?
My paid helper's job is to help me. A community helper's job is to help everyone (bus driver, firefighter, library etc.).
