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A graphic tool to teach the concept of personal space and safety- Social Circles

Nayi Disha Team

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Key Takeaways:

  1. Use Visual Tools: Implement a color-coded social circles graphic to differentiate levels of familiarity and relationship boundaries (e.g., family, friends, acquaintances, strangers).
  2. Simplify Relationships: Teach the child to categorize people based on closeness and the kind of interaction that is appropriate for each group.
  3. Set Clear Boundaries: Emphasize personal space and safety rules for each circle, such as who can give hugs, who can only shake hands, and who should be avoided.
  4. Role-Play Scenarios: Practice interactions with examples, helping the child understand appropriate responses and actions in different social situations.
  5. Reinforce Through Repetition: Regularly revisit and reinforce the concept of social circles using daily interactions as teachable moments.

The article above is a graphic tool to teach the concept of personal space and safety to children.

A child who has trouble with social interaction and communication may have difficulty interpreting and addressing social relationships. Inability to verbally communicate can often make it hard for the child to make his/her feelings clear about social boundaries with other people. In such a situation how can a parent teach such a child about personal safety? One such graphic tool to use is the concept of social circles. Use this colour-coded tool to explain varying levels of familiarity with people the child may encounter on a daily basis. This tool may come in handy to find a way to help him/her distinguish unknown strangers from near and dear ones.

Follow Suraksha’s lead in the presentation above on graphic tool to teach the concept of personal space and safety. It will help you teach your child the concept of social circles.

Suraksha will meet & interact with many people throughout the day. OR She may show preferential affinity towards certain people while avoiding interaction with others around her. How can we help her understand her relationship boundaries in order to stay safe & secure?

Please do check out this resource on how you can ensure your child’s school, therapy centre and home can be a safe zone for him/her.  Another article that you can have a look at is on what measure to take when you spot a wandering child or adult.

Acknowledgement: We thank Ms Snigdha Indukuri for reviewing the content and also providing valuable feedback.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can either call or what’s app us.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management

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