Noticing that people can connect without using words.
Exploring how actions, gestures and facial expressions share a message.
Recognising that being curious about others can help start a friendship.
Thinking about ways to include someone who communicates differently.
Celebrating all communication is meaningful.
In this clip from Swapped, Ollie is a curious Pookoo who lives in a valley with many different creatures. Ollie meets a young Javan bird. Ollie and the young bird do not speak the same language. Ollie uses actions to show the bird how to find food. The two creatures spend time together and begin a friendship.
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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