2. What things about that would cause others to view you as good at something or competent? 3. What are the things/characteristics about you that create acceptance? 4. What are the things you like best about yourself? What about you makes you happy? B. I communicate best by: In this section you will identify the capacity of the individual to receive and express information. This is especially useful with individuals who communicate in ways. It is an invaluable source of information for new support staff and for anyone who plays a significant role in understanding how an individual communicates with different people and in different situations. Sample Questions (to weave into your conversation) How do you communicate? (For example: gestures, body movements, speech, sign language, communication devices, pictures, written words, behave a certain way). 2. When do you communicate most? What activities are occurring? 3. What do you communicate? (For example, clapping hands means upset or happy, pulling on someone’s hand means, go!”). “Let’s 4. Who do you communicate with on a regular basis? Is there anyone that you are more comfortable in going to when you need to say something? C. I understand best when: In this section you will identify how an individual learns best and assess how they receive and act on information. This information will provide beneficial insight into the individual’s preferred learning style and enhance effective instruction that is respectful of the individual’s preferences. Sample Questions (to weave into your conversation) How do you like to learn new things? What works best for you? (For example, modeling; show and tell; hand-over-hand technique; picture; checklist; show how the individual performs task, etc.). When do you like to learn new things? Morning? Afternoon? Evening?
2. What things about that would cause others to view you as good at something or competent? 3. What are the things/characteristics about you that create acceptance? 4. What are the things you like best about yourself? What about you makes you happy? B. I communicate best by: In this section you will identify the capacity of the individual to receive and express information. This is especially useful with individuals who communicate in ways. It is an invaluable source of information for new support staff and for anyone who plays a significant role in understanding how an individual communicates with different people and in different situations. Sample Questions (to weave into your conversation) How do you communicate? (For example: gestures, body movements, speech, sign language, communication devices, pictures, written words, behave a certain way). 2. When do you communicate most? What activities are occurring? 3. What do you communicate? (For example, clapping hands means upset or happy, pulling on someone’s hand means, “Let’s go!”). 4. Who do you communicate with on a regular basis? Is there anyone that you are more comfortable in going to when you need to say something? C. I understand best when: In this section you will identify how an individual learns best and assess how they receive and act on information. This information will provide beneficial insight into the individual’s preferred learning style and enhance effective instruction that is respectful of the individual’s preferences. Sample Questions (to weave into your conversation) How do you like to learn new things? What works best for you? (For example, modeling; show and tell; hand-over-hand technique; picture; checklist; show how the individual performs task, etc.). When do you like to learn new things? Morning? Afternoon? Evening?