Yesterday, there was a group session for Lauren in her class.
Each student was to make a TRUE and FALSE statement. We aren't sure what the context was in making the sentences but one student (a boy) said, "I make out with my mom!". To which Lauren asks..."How?"...
Her group of friends laughed in response.
And Lauren burst into tears. She told us later she wanted to go to the school oval (school field) to dig a hole and hide her head in there! She was utterly embarrassed that she didn't know what it was and all her friend knew.
Meeting 4 with Dr Johann
Our assignment for this week from Dr Johann.
1. Help Lauren to paraphrase conversation points and end with "that's really cool!".
For example,..."so you like to play tennis and watch movies. That's really cool!".
2. Give compliments
Lauren learns to give compliments (appropriate ones, of course) to help make her friends comfortable and feel good.
For example,..."Hey Lanni, you look really pretty with those new ear-rings".
3. Finish conversations properly.
Lauren tends to leave her conversations hanging. Either her friends have not finished talking or she is done asking and then she just waltzes away!
So now she is to say..."Nice talking to you. See you later. Bye".
Reminders to continue practising:
Use comic strips to visually explain what other people are thinking of a certain behaviour of Lauren's.
Keep rehearsing and practising new social skills
Use tv (since she loves watching TV) as a good reference for appropriate Model Me behaviours
Remind Lauren to greet and give a warm smile, before jumping into a conversation. Say bye without her mini wave.
Update again next week.
No comments:
Post a Comment