Noticing how past experiences can shape what someone expects to happen next.
Recognising how new information can change a prediction.
Exploring how body language gives clues about how someone is feeling.
Considering that predictions are about trying out ideas and adjusting them.
Thinking about how different people may notice different things from the same situation.
A young sandpiper is encouraged by their parent to find food at the shoreline. The bird approaches the waves with curiosity but becomes overwhelmed after being knocked over. The bird hesitates and avoids the water for a time. The bird observes a crab and experiments with a new approach. The bird gradually returns to the waves using a different approach.
• What did you notice about how the bird responded to the waves?
• How did the bird's past experiences seem to affect what it did next?
• What clues showed you how the bird was feeling?
• What changed after the bird watched the crab?
• Was there a moment that surprised you?
• What had you expected to happen?
• Have you ever changed your mind about something after noticing something new?
• What do you do when you are not sure what is going to happen next?
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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