Personal Space

       A new month means a new topic for social skills. I was going to let the students decided what we should work on next, but I saw a reoccurring problem in my classroom and it was "Personal Space. 

       The basic concept of “personal space” is an important social rule. It is a concept that is confusing and difficult for some to understand. Unfortunately, the amount of personal space needed seems to be forever changing depending upon the circumstances. This can be extremely difficult to understand, so this month we will be focusing on the amount of personal  space you should have with family, friends, and professionals (doctors, dentists, bus drivers teachers). 

      Hopefully throughout this month the students will gain a better understanding of personal space is, and why it is so important.