Noticing how a moment of connection can open the door to a new friendship.
Exploring how offering genuine support can be a way to help someone.
Thinking about how Jack responded to being helped, and what that says about him.
Considering how two people can move from being strangers to finding things in common.
Auggie and Jack are sitting next to each other during a science pop quiz. Auggie notices Jack is struggling and passes him the answer. Afterwards, Auggie responds to the moment by offering to help Jack with his science after school. The two boys have lunch together, joking and laughing, and a genuine friendship begins to grow.
• What did you notice about how Auggie and Jack's friendship started?
• Auggie also offered to help Jack with science after school — what do you think about that kind of help?
• Tell me about a time you did something kind for someone without being asked.
• Tell me about a time someone did something unexpectedly kind for you.
• What are some of the ways you have made a new 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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