Ella - Using My Words to Ask for Help

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Ella - Using My Words to Ask for Help

Sometimes when people call my name, I feel upset or overwhelmed. My heart beats faster and my thoughts get jumbled.

Sometimes when people call my name, I feel upset or overwhelmed. My heart beats faster and my thoughts get jumbled.

Instead of hitting, I can use my words to tell people how I feel. Words help me share my feelings in a way that keeps everyone safe.

Instead of hitting, I can use my words to tell people how I feel. Words help me share my feelings in a way that keeps everyone safe.

I can say 'I feel overwhelmed right now' when everything feels like too much. This helps others understand my feelings.

I can say 'I feel overwhelmed right now' when everything feels like too much. This helps others understand my feelings.

I can say 'I need a minute to finish this' when I'm busy with something important. People will usually wait if I ask politely.

I can say 'I need a minute to finish this' when I'm busy with something important. People will usually wait if I ask politely.

I can say 'Can you please use a quieter voice?' if the sound bothers me. This helps me stay calm when noises are too loud.

I can say 'Can you please use a quieter voice?' if the sound bothers me. This helps me stay calm when noises are too loud.

I can say 'I'm ready to listen now' when I feel calm and ready. This helps people know when I can pay attention.

I can say 'I'm ready to listen now' when I feel calm and ready. This helps people know when I can pay attention.

Using my words helps people understand what I need. Clear communication makes it easier for others to help me.

Using my words helps people understand what I need. Clear communication makes it easier for others to help me.

People want to help me feel comfortable and safe. My teachers and friends care about my feelings.

People want to help me feel comfortable and safe. My teachers and friends care about my feelings.

I am learning to be brave and use my words instead of my hands. Each time I try, it gets a little easier.

I am learning to be brave and use my words instead of my hands. Each time I try, it gets a little easier.

Feeling Overwhelmed

Sometimes when people call my name, I feel upset or overwhelmed. My heart beats faster and my thoughts get jumbled.