Handout 9: Prompts
Read each prompt below. Choose 3 to work on. Then write down the actual words you would say.Sophie and Chrystal
You are standing in the hallway as the children enter in the morning. Sophie, who is using a walker, is followed by Chrystal. As they pass you, Chrystal looks up and says, "Why can't Sophie walk?' You say...Peter
You are sitting on the bus next to Peter, who has Down syndrome. He tries to put on his seat belt and gets frustrated. He says to you, "I'm stupid" You say...Shiva and Vuk
Several children are in the kitchen helping prepare a meal. All of a sudden Shiva throws a pot down and then hits Vuk hard in the head. Vuk cries, "Why does Shiva hit me?" You say...Neighbor
You meet a neighbor on your way home from work. He says, "Oh I saw you in the park with that boy who uses crutches. You must be very special to work with kids like that." You say...Manny
Manny comes to speak with you about his son Ryan's behavior. He says, "Ever since Adam came into the class, Ryan has been acting up. Now he is starting to suck his thumb just like Adam does. Why are these kids in the program?" You say...Gabriella's Aunt
You run into Gabriella's aunt in the grocery store. She says, "I heard Gabriella is really misbehaving again and something's wrong. What do you think is going on?" You say...Community Center Staff Member
You attend a meeting at the community center about summer programs for children. A staff member at the center asks you why Head Start has children with disabilities. You say...