Saying hello to family members and peers.
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Wearing head phones to block out noise at a party
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
Looking at someones mouth, nose, or forehead instead of their eyes to give the illusion of eye contact.
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Doing physical activity, listening to music, creating art, self-care, writing, practicing meditation when feeling bad or stressed
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping skill
Using a fidget to help you focus or stay regulated
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Coping Skill
Finding groups of people that share my interests
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping skill
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
Having to sit still while on an airplane.
Unavoidable Social Expectaton
Coping Skill
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You take a walk or put in your headphones during a noisy class period.
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
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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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Making eye contact with a police officer
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Using flexible seating at your desk (rolling chair, chair band, bean bag, etc)
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
Tapping your pencil against your leg not your desk so it doesn't make as much noise.
Unavoidable Expectation
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Coping Skill
Making eye contact throughout the school day even though you hate it.
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Asking to get a drink so you can take a walk when you feel restless.
Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Not touching someone's beautiful hair, even though you really want to.
Coping
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Taking a break when you get frustrated with your work instead of shouting.
Coping Skill
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Preparing a bank of "stock phrases" for conversation
Coping Skill
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
You laugh when other people are laughing, even though you don't understand the joke.
Coping Skill
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Working independently to limit social interaction that is hard for you.
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Taking deep breaths when annoyed by a peer
Coping Skill
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Hiding your own interest when they come up in conversation
Coping Skill
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Unavoidable Social Expectation
Not going to the fair because it's loud and crowded.
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
You pack food or eat before you go places because you are a picky eater.
Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
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Asking someone to stop instead of yelling at them when you are annoyed.
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Coping Skill
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Moving your body, listening to music, using fidgets, taking breaks at school
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
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Answering questions that bore you in job interview to make a strong first impression.
Unavoidable Social Expectation
Coping Skill
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