Name 3 acquaintances in your life.
Neighbor, teacher, co-workers, other IATP students, friends' parents
Is it okay to share personal information with your parents, teachers, and doctors?
Yes, parents and community helpers need your personal information to help you.
Do all friends hug each other?
No, some friends do not touch. Some friends will high five and wave and talk from a distance only.
Are these two people acquaintances or strangers?
Acquaintances talk about general things, small talk.
Who is a trusted adult in your Circle of Support you can tell?
Parent, older sibling, teacher, Ms. Gibbs, police officer
You do NOT know this person. He is being friendly and offers you a ride home. What do you do?
Do NOT get in the car with a stranger. Walk away. Tell a trusted adult in your Circle of Support.
Michael wants to join a social group. Did he ask appropriately?
Yes, Michael asked very politely. He paused and then asked when it was quiet.
How many friends do you want? Is it okay to have a lot of friends or just a few?
Yes, you can have any number of friends. People are different.
Does everybody have all 5 relationships? (For example, does everybody have a Romantic Relationship?)
No, some people have fewer relationships. Some people have more.
You feel sad about work. You do not like to go. Can you talk to your family members about this?
Yes, this is a personal topic that you can share with your families. Since it's about work, you can also talk to your jopb coach about it.
Do I share my online passwords with my friends?
No, only share passwords with parents or very trusted adults. Friends do not need your password.
Acquaintance? Friend? Stranger?
Friend
Is it healthy to hug your acquaintances? (Neighbors, teachers, co-workers, friends' parents)
No, acquaintances usually do not share physical contact.
Is a work friend DIFFERENT from or SAME as a childhood friend?
Different. Childhood friends are closer to your family. Be more professional with work friends.
Michael is upset. He asked politely to join a group, but the other people said, No. What can Michael do to to calm down?
Talk to a friend or family member. Reach out to his Circle of Support. Exercise. Relax. Meditate. Try again with another group when he feels better.
Is this a HEALTHY or UNHEALTHY relationship?
Unhealthy. Do not spend time with people who hurt your feelings.
Do all your friends stay in your life forever?
No, some friends just stay in our lives for a short time. You can make new friends when as you grow and change.