Healthy Friend Example: Date:_________ Staff Name:____________________ RBT
Name:__________________
Scenario 1: Teaching Healthy Friendship Responses (Intraverbal)
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What does a good friend do when you are sad?"
Learners (Response): "They comfort me."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do good friends do when you have a problem?"
Learners (Response): "They help you solve it."
Scenario 2: Teaching Positive Interaction (Intraverbal)
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How can you show kindness to a friend?"
Learners (Response): "You can share your toys."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What can you say to your friend when they are upset?"
Learners (Response): "I’m sorry you feel that way. How can I help?"
Scenario 3: Responding to Positive Behavior
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if your friend shares their snack with you?"
Learners (Response): "I say thank you!"
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if your friend is having a bad day?"
Learners (Response): "I ask if they want to talk."
Scenario 4: Describing Healthy Friendship Behaviors
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do good friends do when you’re feeling sick?"
Learners (Response): "They check on you and bring you a gift."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What’s something nice a good friend might say?"
Learners (Response): "You’re awesome!"
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Scenario 5: Learning about Teamwork
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do good friends do when playing a game together?"
Learners (Response): "They work together and take turns."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How can you show respect to your friend when they’re speaking?"
Learners (Response): "I listen carefully and don’t interrupt."
Scenario 6: Evaluating Friendship Situations
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend helps you when you're upset, is that a good or bad friend?"
Learners (Response): "That’s a good friend."
Scenario 7: Responding to Conflict
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if your friend gets mad at you for no reason?"
Learners (Response): "Ask them why they’re upset and talk it through."
Scenario 8: Role-Playing Friendship Situations
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "Your friend invites you to their birthday party. What do you say?"
Learners (Response): "Thank you! I’ll be there!"
Scenario 9: Encouraging Empathy
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if your friend is feeling left out?"
Learners (Response): "I invite them to join in and make them feel included."
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Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How do you show your friend you care about them?"
Learners (Response): "I give them a hug or tell them I’m glad we’re friends."
Scenario 10: Recognizing Supportive Actions
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What would a good friend do if you did something wrong?"
Learners (Response): "They would tell me gently and help me fix it."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend is sad, what can you do to make them feel better?"
Learners (Response): "I can listen to them and give them a kind word."
Scenario 11: Encouraging Positive Feedback
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you say to a friend who did a great job on their project?"
Learners (Response): "You did an awesome job! I’m proud of you."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How do you feel when your friend shares something special with
you?"
Learners (Response): "I feel happy and thankful."
Scenario 12: Problem Solving in Friendships
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend wants to play with you but you’re already playing with
someone else, what do you do?"
Learners (Response): "I tell them I’m playing now, but we can play together later."
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Scenario 13: Dealing with Friendships that Feel Wrong
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How would you feel if a friend ignored you all day?"
Learners (Response): "I would feel sad. I might ask them why they are ignoring me."
Scenario14: Encouraging Positive Behaviors
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What would you do if you saw a friend trying something new but
feeling nervous?"
Learners (Response): "I would encourage them and say, ‘You can do it!’"
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if your friend asks to borrow something?"
Learners (Response): "I would say yes if I’m okay with it, and if not, I would politely say no."
Scenario 15: Analyzing Friendship Situations
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if your friend always wants you to do things their
way?"
Learners (Response): "I tell them that it’s important to take turns and share ideas."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What would you do if a friend keeps borrowing things but never gives
them back?"
Learners (Response): "I would ask them to return it or explain how it’s important to share and
give things back."
Scenario 16: Demonstrating Gratitude
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you say to a friend who gives you a gift?"
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Learners (Response): "Thank you so much! I love it!"
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How do you show your friend you appreciate their help?"
Learners (Response): "I say thank you and tell them I couldn’t have done it without them."
Scenario 17: Resolving Conflicts in a Positive Way
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if you have a disagreement with a friend?"
Learners (Response): "I talk to them about how I feel and listen to their side too."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If you accidentally hurt your friend’s feelings, what should you do?"
Learners (Response): "I apologize and ask how I can make it better."
Scenario 18: Supporting a Friend
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do when your friend is trying to learn something new?"
Learners (Response): "I cheer them on and encourage them to keep trying."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you say to a friend who is nervous about something?"
Learners (Response): "I tell them it’s okay to feel nervous, but they can do it if they try their
best."
Scenario 19: Celebrating Successes
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How do you show you’re happy for your friend when they win a
game?"
Learners (Response): "I congratulate them and say, ‘Good job!’"
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Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if a friend does something nice for you?"
Learners (Response): "I thank them and say how much I appreciate it."
Scenario 20: Understanding Friendship Actions
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend helps you pick up your toys, is that a good friend or a bad
friend?"
Learners (Response): "That’s a good friend!"
Scenario 21: Handling Conflict and Communication
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if your friend accidentally hurts your feelings?"
Learners (Response): "I would let them know how I feel, and we could talk about it."
Scenario 22: Evaluating a Friendship Situation
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend asks you to keep a secret, but it’s something that could hurt
someone, what do you do?"
Learners (Response): "I tell a staff member and make sure no one gets hurt."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend makes a mistake and apologizes, what do you do?"
Learners (Response): "I forgive them and tell them it’s okay."
Scenario 23: Recognizing Unhealthy vs. Healthy Communication Probing Questions
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if a friend is rude to you?"
Learners (Response): "I should tell them how it makes me feel and ask them to be nicer."
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Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if a friend always listens to you and helps you
when you need it?"
Learners (Response): "I should say thank you and show them I appreciate their help."
Scenario 24: Offering Help and Support
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if your friend is carrying something heavy?"
Learners (Response): "I help them carry it."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What can you say to your friend when they’re having a tough time?"
Learners (Response): "I’m here for you. You’re not alone."
Scenario 25: Encouraging Positive Behavior
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How can you make your friend feel proud of themselves?"
Learners (Response): "I can tell them, ‘You did a great job!’"
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What can you do if your friend is afraid to try something new?"
Learners (Response): "I can encourage them and say, 'It’s okay to be nervous, you can do it!'"
Scenario 26: Sharing and Taking Turns
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if you’re playing a game with your friend and it’s their
turn?"
Learners (Response): "I let them have their turn and wait patiently."
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Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "How can you show your friend that you’re being fair when playing?"
Learners (Response): "I make sure we take turns and follow the rules."
Scenario 27: Apologizing and Making Amends
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if you accidentally hurt your friend’s feelings?"
Learners (Response): "I apologize and tell them I didn’t mean to hurt them."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if you accidentally break your friend’s toy?"
Learners (Response): "I say I’m sorry and offer to fix it or replace it."
Scenario 28: Evaluating Friendship Situations
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend asks to borrow something and you say no, what should they
do?"
Learners (Response): "They should understand and respect my answer."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "If a friend asks to borrow something but they always return it late or
broken, what do you do?"
Learners (Response): "I should talk to them and tell them it’s important to return things on time
and in good condition."
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Scenario 29: Assessing Friendship Behavior
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if a friend gets upset because you didn’t do what
they wanted?"
Learners (Response): "I talk to them and explain my side, and then we work things out
together."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if your friend is always angry and blaming you for
things?"
Learners (Response): "I tell them I don’t want to be blamed for things I didn’t do, and I talk to an
adult if it continues."
Scenario 3: Sharing and Taking Turns
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What should you do if a friend refuses to share their toy with you?"
Learners (Response): "I ask if I can have a turn, and if they still say no, I find something else to
do."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if a friend offers to share their toy with you?"
Learners (Response): "I thank them and take turns playing with it."
Scenario 4: Dealing with Jealousy and Envy
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if a friend is jealous that you have something they
want?"
Learners (Response): "I can offer to let them borrow it or talk about how they can get one too."
Trainer (Verbal Prompt): "What do you do if a friend is always jealous of your other friends?"
Learners (Response): "I talk to them about how I care about all my friends and that there’s
enough room for everyone."
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