Author: Suzanne

That hurts me and makes me mad—it must be on purpose!

It is possible that the other person was not actually trying to hurt me. Accidents do happen.

I don’t want to stop what I’m doing!

When I stop doing what I like and start doing the next thing, it may be hard at first, but I will manage.

I can’t deal with this change!

Change is hard, but I have gotten through change before, and I survived it.

It’s too hard, and I won’t be able to do it!

It may be hard, but if I stay calm and remember help is available, I will be okay.

If I ask for help, I’ll get into trouble and get yelled at.

I will ask kindly and respectfully, and people will understand my needs better.

If I ask for help, I am weak and helpless.

It is brave and smart to ask for help.

People just talk, and don’t listen to what I have to say!

It is only fair for other people’s words to be heard as often as my words.

People are making me lose my temper!

No one can MAKE me lose my temper. I can do what I need to calm down.

What if I fail?

I have done hard things before that seemed impossible. I can get help if I need it.

If I make mistakes, I am a loser and a failure.

Everyone makes mistakes. This mistake does not mean I am a failure.

People will always be mean to me no matter what I do!

Getting back at people who are mean will just make my problems worse.

This person is completely bad forever!

If a person seems completely bad, I should look again and think carefully.

It’s not fair!

It’s ok to feel disappointed, but I am sure there is a very good reason.

Suzanne Usher CBT thought bubbles SPE3002 Autism Spectrum Disorder #0061035169 # Assessment 2