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During speech therapy, Mike is feeling confused and has a headache. How can he advocate his needs?
"I need a break"
In class, Tommy's classmate said "I like your hair" and keeps trying to touch it. He doesn't want to be touched. What can he say?
"I don't want you to touch me" "I need space"
Megan is playing outside with her neighbor Taylor. Taylor says "Let's go down to the gas station for snacks". Megan's mom told her not to leave their backyard.
"I can't go right now" "I want to tell my mom where we're going"
Taylor is at a birthday party where everyone is swimming in a pool. Everyone is telling her to jump into the pool but she can't swim. What can she say?
"I don't feel comfortable swimming," "I want to sit here instead," etc.
Miles saw two other boys from class playing basketball. Miles doesn't know how to play but wants to learn how. What can he say?
"I want to play with you guys" "Can you show me how to play?"
Tim is trying to read his book but his brother keeps bothering him. What could he say?
"I need you to go away" and "I want to focus on this"
Why is it important to express what you want and need to others?
Molly is getting ready for school and is struggling to tie her shoes. She's becoming upset and her mom walks into the room. What could she say?
"I need help," "I'm feeling mad because..." etc.
Ashley has a pet hamster named Fluffy. When Ashley got home, she noticed Fluffy was missing. Ashley was running around the house when her mom said "Stop running in the house. You could break something!". What could Ashley tell her mom?
"I need help finding Fluffy!" or "I have to run so I can find him"
Why would someone be confused if you started crying but didn't tell them what happened?
Mike has been working really hard at school and been helping with chores at the house. There's a new movie coming out and he's been excited to see it. How could he ask his parents?
"I've been working really hard and would like to go to the movies please"
Lily's older sister has been painting the backyard fence and Lily thinks it would be fun to help. What could Lily say?
"I want to help paint the fence" "I would like to paint the fence too"
Luca's parents said he has to finish his homework, take out the trash and walk the dog before he plays games. Luca finished his chores + was playing games when his mom said "I told you to finish your chores first". What can he tell her?
"I'm playing video games because I already finished my chores" "I did them already"
Brady is at lunch with his friends. His friend Ryan sees Brady pull out a yummy brownie. Ryan says "Can I have your brownie?". What can Brady say if he doesn't want to share it?
"No, I want to eat it" "I've been looking forward to eating it"
