Noticing that something that makes someone stand out can also be what makes them special.
Exploring how being different can feel hard when others do not understand it.
Thinking about how the right person can see something as a strength that others may have overlooked.
Considering that everyone has qualities that are their own.
Reflecting on how it can feel to be noticed and accepted for who you truly are.
A small mouse with very large ears lives in a pet shop. Other animals and children laugh at the mouse because of his ears. The mouse tries different ways to get attention. A boy with glasses and headphones enters the shop and notices the mouse. The boy chooses the mouse and takes him home.
• What was it about the mouse that made him stand out from the other animals?
• How did the mouse seem to feel about his ears at different points in the story?
• How did the boy's response to the mouse differ from everyone else's?
• Is there something about you that makes you special?
• Has someone ever noticed something about you that you had not thought of as special?
• What does it feel like when someone accepts you for who you are?
• What might help when someone feels like they do not fit in?
• What is something we can do to help others know they are special?
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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