Function Junction:Behavior Matters

Presume Competence - Part 2

Susan Catlett and Cissy Carter Season 3 Episode 37

Susan and Cissy continue their conversation with Mary Fitzgerald.  She gives great advice like watching peers of the same age as the individuals you are working with to see what makes for fun social activities.  Uno can be fun, but if no one in their school is doing that, we should do something else.  They also talk about the impact inclusion has had such that individuals with special needs participate regularly in activities in their school and community.  She also talks about the importance "consent for touch".  Asking for permission to provide physical support teaches that others should ask as well and that we all have the right to say "no".