Ella - Being a Good Friend to Ava

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Ava has special ways that help her feel comfortable in school. She might sit differently, use fidget toys, or need a quiet space sometimes to help her body feel calm.

Ava has special ways that help her feel comfortable in school. She might sit differently, use fidget toys, or need a quiet space sometimes to help her body feel calm.

Sometimes when people call Ava's name suddenly, she feels surprised and needs a moment to respond. Her body might jump or she might cover her ears briefly.

Sometimes when people call Ava's name suddenly, she feels surprised and needs a moment to respond. Her body might jump or she might cover her ears briefly.

All people have different ways their bodies react to surprises. Some people jump, some laugh, and others might need a quiet moment. Everyone's reactions are normal and okay.

All people have different ways their bodies react to surprises. Some people jump, some laugh, and others might need a quiet moment. Everyone's reactions are normal and okay.

Good friends can help Ava by speaking gently and giving her time to respond. Walking up to her side instead of behind her and saying her name softly helps Ava feel safe.

Good friends can help Ava by speaking gently and giving her time to respond. Walking up to her side instead of behind her and saying her name softly helps Ava feel safe.

If Ava seems upset, friends can give her space and tell a teacher she might need help. This shows kindness and understanding.

If Ava seems upset, friends can give her space and tell a teacher she might need help. This shows kindness and understanding.

Friends should not take it personally if Ava needs a moment. Her reaction is about how her body feels, not about the friend who is speaking to her.

Friends should not take it personally if Ava needs a moment. Her reaction is about how her body feels, not about the friend who is speaking to her.

Ava has many wonderful qualities and enjoys talking about giraffes, stars, and plants. Friends can ask her questions about these topics to have great conversations.

Ava has many wonderful qualities and enjoys talking about giraffes, stars, and plants. Friends can ask her questions about these topics to have great conversations.

Being patient and kind helps everyone feel safe and included in the classroom. Friends can wait for Ava to be ready to join activities and welcome her ideas.

Being patient and kind helps everyone feel safe and included in the classroom. Friends can wait for Ava to be ready to join activities and welcome her ideas.

Good friends celebrate when Ava uses her calm strategies and feels successful. A smile or quiet high-five shows Ava that friends notice her hard work.

Good friends celebrate when Ava uses her calm strategies and feels successful. A smile or quiet high-five shows Ava that friends notice her hard work.

Special Ways of Feeling Comfortable

Ava has special ways that help her feel comfortable in school. She might sit differently, use fidget toys, or need a quiet space sometimes to help her body feel calm.

Ella - Being a Good Friend to Ava