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Some things are okay to do anywhere. Some things should only happen in private places. Learning the difference helps keep you safe and respectful.
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Private vs. Public Behavior
Understanding the difference between behaviors that are appropriate in public settings and those that should occur only in private places to promote safety, dignity, respect, and successful social participation. Applicable Learners Blind Low Vision CVI Multiple Disabilities Autism AAC Users Deafblind Developmental Delays Intellectual Disabilities Elementary Students Secondary Students Transition-Age Students Independent Living Programs Related Concepts Bathroom Etiquette Public Etiquette Personal Hygiene Personal...
Also known as: Public and Private
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Why Vision Matters
Children who are sighted naturally learn many public and private expectations by observing other people. They notice that adults close bathroom doors, change clothes in private, adjust clothing discreetly, lower their voices during personal conversations, avoid touching private body parts in public, and respect other people's personal space. These repeated...
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding private vs. public behavior supports reciprocal communication, relationships, participation, self-regulation, problem solving, and increasingly independent social judgment across school, home, work, and community settings.
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