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Understanding Social Cues and Boundaries

Lesson Plan

Understanding Social Cues and Boundaries

Understand body language and social cues

This lesson helps the student understand body language and social cues that show discomfort, and how to keep personal boundaries. Through simple, hands-on activities, the student will learn to notice and understand social interactions. This lesson is important for building good relationships and respecting others.

Audience

21-year-old male with intellectual disability

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Blended Learning, Experiential Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Pictures of facial expressions, Worksheet: Social Cues and Boundaries, Discussion: Understanding Discomfort, Quiz: Social Cues and Boundaries, Reading: Personal Boundaries, and Video: Why Getting Help Early is Important for Mental Health

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Start by talking about why it's important to understand body language and social cues.
  • Show pictures of different facial expressions and body language.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Activity: Role-Playing with Pictures

15 mins

  • Use pictures to show different social situations.
  • Ask the student to say what they see and how they would react.
  • Use post-it notes to write down what they notice.

Step 4

Discussion: Understanding Discomfort

10 mins

  • Talk about what makes people feel uncomfortable and how to see it in others.
  • Ask the student to share any personal stories.

Step 5

Worksheet: Social Cues and Boundaries

5 mins

  • Give the student the worksheet to fill out with help.
  • Focus on what to do when they see different social cues.

Step 6

Quiz: Social Cues and Boundaries

3 mins

  • Do a short quiz to see what the student learned.
  • Use simple questions to check understanding of social cues and boundaries.

Step 7

Closure

2 mins

  • Go over the main points from the lesson.
  • Encourage the student to practice noticing and respecting social cues every day.
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Discussion

Understanding Discomfort

This discussion helps the student talk about what makes people uncomfortable and how to see it in others. It encourages sharing personal stories.

What are some signs that someone might be uncomfortable?

Look for things like body language, facial expressions, and how they talk.







How can you tell if someone is respecting your personal space?

Think about how close they are, if they listen to you, and if they change their behavior.







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Worksheet

Social Cues and Boundaries

This worksheet helps the student learn what to do when they see different social cues and understand personal boundaries.

List three signs that show someone is uncomfortable.

Think about faces, how they stand, and what they do with their hands.







Describe a time when someone respected your personal space.








What can you do if you see someone is uncomfortable?








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Quiz

Social Cues and Boundaries

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Answer Key

Social Cues and Boundaries Answer Key

This answer key gives the correct answers and reasons for the quiz on social cues and personal boundaries.

Which of these shows someone is uncomfortable?

Not looking at you
Not looking at you can mean they are uncomfortable or not interested.

What should you do if someone moves away while talking to you?

Stay where you are
Staying where you are shows you respect their space and comfort.

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Reading

Personal Boundaries

This reading explains personal boundaries and why they are important in social interactions.

Understanding Personal Boundaries

Personal boundaries are the limits we set in our relationships that show what we are okay with and how we want others to treat us. They are important for keeping good relationships and respect.

Types of Boundaries

  • Physical Boundaries: These are about personal space and touch.
  • Emotional Boundaries: These protect your feelings and how you share them.
  • Time Boundaries: These are about how you use your time and what you focus on.

Why Boundaries Matter

Setting and respecting boundaries helps stop discomfort and problems in social interactions. It lets people say what they need and expect, making them feel safe and respected.

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