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Skills that support helpful (pro-social & pro-learning) Behaviours

        FLEXIBILITY



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        5. PERSPECTIVE TAKING
        I interpret what I see and hear accurately based on evidence. I do not over-generalise by saying things like
       “They all hate me!” I’m stupid” or “This always happens to me!”
       I can put things into perspective e.g. I can see a phone breaking isn’t as serious as the death of a pet.
        I can imagine and think of different possibilities. I can think hypothetically.
        I can think of different reasons for someone doing something or something happening e.g. I can think of
       different reasons why my friend did not say good morning to me.
        I can imagine how things may have been for other people; I can see things from different viewpoints and
       perspectives (see Chair Swap model).
       I can change my position or views on something when I am given clear information and evidence.

       I can look at situations from lots of different angles.
        6. SHIFTING FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER (SET SHIFTING)
       I can switch from one task to another. I cope ok when asked to move on to a different lesson, subject, task
       or part of a task e.g. shifting from a practical task to listening.
       I can manage physical transitions well e.g. moving from one place to another for a lesson or activity.
       I can manage people transitions well e.g. adapting well to working with a different person or group or
       switching from talking to my friends to an adult (which may need me to talk or act in a different way).
       I can follow an instruction, starting or stopping a task when others do, even if in the middle of something.
        I can shift my thoughts away from an area of interest or desire when asked to focus on another subject.
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