Having to sit still while on an airplane.
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectaton
Making eye contact throughout the school day even though you hate it.
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Coping Skill
Making eye contact with a police officer
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
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Asking to get a drink so you can take a walk when you feel restless.
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
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Taking a break when you get frustrated with your work instead of shouting.
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
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Pretending to be interested in what someone else is talking about when you really want to share your special interest.
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Coping Skill
Taking deep breaths when annoyed by a peer
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Preparing a bank of "stock phrases" for conversation
Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Answering questions that bore you in job interview to make a strong first impression.
Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Looking at someones mouth, nose, or forehead instead of their eyes to give the illusion of eye contact.
Coping Skill
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Being super cheery and animated while talking to people at schooleven though you usually aren't
Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Working independently to limit social interaction that is hard for you.
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
Wearing head phones to block out noise at a party
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Coping Skill
Using flexible seating at your desk (rolling chair, chair band, bean bag, etc)
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Coping Skill
Hiding your own interest when they come up in conversation
Coping Skill
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Moving your body, listening to music, using fidgets, taking breaks at school
Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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