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This week, we look at special interests as a topic.
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Welcome to Week 3. This week, we look at special interests as a topic. We also explore and practice the skill of ‘what if’ as the step that comes after ‘define’ in the ‘person first’ approach.

Resources and activities for this week include:

  1. Mick and Emma talking about special interests and providing a brief explanation of the ‘what if’ skill.
  2. Two videos on special interests.
  3. An introduction to the ‘what if’ skill.
  4. Weekly activities.

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