Noticing how small talk can open a conversation.
Exploring how showing interest can help someone feel welcome and included.
Considering how a shared interest can build connection.
Thinking about other ways people show care besides talking.
Recognising that people connect in different ways.
Roz shows Fisk how to connect with other people. Roz uses small talk to start conversations and shows interest by commenting on people’s interests. Roz is caring and supportive, like a friend.
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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