Ability Awareness
What is a Problem?
Season 3 Episode 2 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
What sorts of problems can we handle on our own?
Scholars from the Employment Transition Program in Federal Way Public Schools discuss what a problem is, from small everyday challenges to larger life obstacles. They share personal examples of problems, how to react appropriately, and when to seek help with bigger issues. Watch as they explore the difference between handling small problems independently and asking for help with more serious ones.
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Ability Awareness is a local public television program presented by KBTC
Ability Awareness
What is a Problem?
Season 3 Episode 2 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Scholars from the Employment Transition Program in Federal Way Public Schools discuss what a problem is, from small everyday challenges to larger life obstacles. They share personal examples of problems, how to react appropriately, and when to seek help with bigger issues. Watch as they explore the difference between handling small problems independently and asking for help with more serious ones.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- What is a problem?
- A problem is something that makes us upset.
- A problem is when something goes wrong.
- In life, you're always going to have problems.
- Some problems are big.
- Some problems are small.
- I guess I can give you a small problem, like when I was in my grandma's house and I lost my phone.
- I lost something I drew that's very cool, and I couldn't stop thinking about going home and looking for it later.
That's a small problem.
- If you spill your drink or your food, it's a small problem.
- Someone makes me mad.
- [Assistive Device] Little.
- It's okay to be upset.
- If it's a small problem, I should have a small reaction.
- I can fix small problems myself.
- I feel good if I solve my problem.
- If I solve a problem, I feel excited.
- Some problems are big.
- Like a very bad storm outside, (thunder cracks) or a tornado or earthquake!
(tornado siren rings) - If I break a bone.
- Big problem.
- If I smell smoke in the house.
(smoke alarm beeping) - [Assistive Device] Big.
- Surgery is a big problem.
Woh, woh, woh.
(disappointed trumpet music) - Somebody steals my wallet, that's a big problem.
- It's okay to cry or yell if my problem is big.
- It is always okay to ask for help if you have a big problem.
- My boss can help me with a big problem at work.
- If I have a problem I can go to our teacher.
- I can ask Dad for help.
- I can ask my job coach for help.
- [Narrator] Ability Awareness is a KBTC production, made possible in partnership with scholars from the Employment Transition Program in the Federal Way Public Schools, and with funding from Best Starts for Kids, a King County initiative.
To learn more about the Ability Awareness program, please visit KBTC.org/AbilityAwareness.
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Ability Awareness is a local public television program presented by KBTC