Noticing that there are many different ways to communicate.
Exploring how a communication device lets someone share what they know.
Seeing how everyone has skills and ideas that others may need.
Thinking about how friends can ask for and offer help.
Recognising that every way of communicating is valid and deserves to be heard.
Elmo and Rudy are painting a rainbow.
The two friends run into a problem and are not sure what to do.
They ask their friend Julia to help, because she knows a lot about colours.
Julia uses her communication device to share her idea.
With Julia's help, the friends finish painting the rainbow together.
• What problem did Elmo and Rudy have with their painting?
• What did you notice about how Julia shares her idea?
• What are the different ways the friends communicate in the video?
• What is something you know a lot about?
• What is your favourite way to share an idea with a friend?
• What could a friend do if they did not understand Julia's idea?
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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