Each of these situations involves a need for assertive behavior. Role play each
of these situations. Be sure to spend at least 5 minutes on each role.a. You
just got home from work and your friend wants to go to the movies, but you would
rather not.b. Your friend has begun smoking in the house, and it bothers
you.c. You always run out of cash by Thursday. You are embarrassed about
this and need to get more money from the person who controls the family
finances.d. You are at a restaurant and you ordered a $15 steak that is
tough; your friend is encouraging you to return it, but you don't like being
pressured into doing such things.e. You and your friend are going to your
parent's hometown for a vacation. Your friend has booked the flight for you;
however, when you get to the airport you discover that you aren't booked, and
that there are no seats available. You then find out that your friend forgot to
book the flight.f. You have made a mistake in balancing the checkbook. Your
partner finds the mistake and starts telling you off in front of your children
(or neighbor).g. It is your turn to do the dishes. Before you even get up
from the table your friend begins to tell you that the last time you did the
dishes they remained dirty and crusty, and the kitchen was still a mess when you
got through.h. You have been home from work for over an hour. You notice
that your friend has been unusually quiet and distant with you.i. You and
your friend are discussing religion, and your friend says something with which
you strongly disagree.j. You are trying to watch an intense and absorbing
movie on cable TV. Your friend is talking loudly on the telephone to a relative,
and you are having trouble hearing the TV.
Alea Newsom on 25 Jul 09The earliest social indicators are easy to miss because they are reduced or absent in children who are later diagnosed with autism. Primarily for parents/caregivers. Although there is some variability in typical development, these social behaviors should develop by 9 to 12 months of age. Indicate how often the child displays each behavior. If the child obtains a rating of Never or Seldom on any item, consider it a red flag and seek further evaluation.
