Endless Potential Jennifer Saliba M.S. BCABA Celebrating Friends

Our world is made up of many different kinds of people! We are ALL different and that is what makes us special! Each one of us is special in our own way, but we are all very much alike. We all have friends and families, go to school, and have hobbies such as soccer, art, or music.

Different Abilities Imagine what it might be like to have "different abilities" than you do now! What would you like to have the ability to do? Ability Unique Everyone has different abilities. Lets find out how we are alike and different.

How are we Alike and Different? POLL THE CLASS Activity Who can ride a bicycle? Who can roller skate? Who is good at video games? Who is good reader? Who can make a sandwich? Who has black hair ? Who has blonde hair? Who has brown hair? Who wears glasses? Who has a pet? What are other examples?

Do Your Friends Have Special Talents?

Do you have friends that have problems doing things you can do easily?

Do you have friends or know someone who has problems seeing? Wear Glasses Blind (Unable to See) Wear Contacts

Do you have friends that wear Cochlear Implants?

Do you know someone who wears a Hearing Aide? Hearing Aides

Kids that have problems hearing (deaf) may use sign language to “talk” to you. Sign Language

Sometimes you can’t see a problem. Maybe your friends do things you don’t understand… Have trouble talking about what he/she is thinking Laugh without having anything to laugh about (have giggle box turned over) Play differently or do things differently (snail speed) Like to spend time alone Have trouble looking directly at you Do or say/ask the same things over and over again

Dyslexia

Being a Good Friend Accept your friend’s differences. Protect your friend from things that bother him or her. Be patient – slow down - wait Wait - give him or her extra time to answer your question or complete an activity

Being a Good Friend Join your friend in activities that interest him or her. Invite your friend to play with you and to join you in group activities. Teach your friend how to play by showing him or her what to do in an activity or game.