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Worksheet A: Foundational Understanding

Establishing a baseline of your current knowledge and perceptions.

Week 1
Appendix A

Current Understanding

My definition of ASD is:
What are 3 strengths I see in the person I support?
What are 3 challenges I've observed?

Role Assessment

On a scale of 0-10, how confident do I feel in my ability to provide support?
What is one thing I hope to learn from this guide?
What is one boundary I need to set for myself to avoid burnout?

Compassionate Inquiry: The Story I Carry

The behavior that frustrates me most right now:
When I see this behavior, the story I tell myself is:
I first learned this story when:
When I sit with this story, I notice in my body:
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