📖Social story
When I feel confused
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Sometimes I feel confused.
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My body might feel different when this happens.
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That's okay — all feelings are okay.
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I can take a slow breath and ask for help.
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The feeling will get smaller. I am safe.
← All feelings
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Confused
Brain says 'huh?'
💭What this feeling is
Confused is when something doesn't make sense yet. It means your brain is working on figuring it out.
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Furrowed brow
- 👉Head tilt
- 👉Slow movements
- 👉Saying 'wait, what?'
🎯Common triggers
A tricky problemUnclear directionsNew placesSurprising news
🌱Healthy coping strategies
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Ask a question
Say what part is confusing.
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Slow it down
Read or hear it again, slowly.
3
Draw it out
Make a picture to help your brain see it.
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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📚Books
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The Color Monster
by Anna Llenas
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In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
by Jo Witek
📖
Today I Feel Silly
by Jamie Lee Curtis
📝Printable worksheets
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