Noticing that repetition can feel good for some people.
Recognising that people have different limits for repetition.
Exploring how to share a preference with friends.
Thinking about ways to find a fair solution for everyone.
In this clip from Pablo, a song makes happy feeling shapes dance around the room. Mouse and the friends want to keep pressing the button to hear the song again. Draff does not want to hear the same song again and again. When the song stops, the shapes start to melt away. Pablo asks Mouse to tie the shapes into a circle so they go round forever, but Draff does not want that.
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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