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ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION

CHAPTER 7
INTERPERSONAL INTERACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
General interpersonal interactions
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Maintaining and managing interactions with other people, in a contextually and socially appropriate manner, such as by regulating emotions and impulses, controlling verbal and physical aggression, acting independently in social interactions, and acting in accordance with social rules and conventions.

Inclusion
forming and terminating relationships; regulating behaviours within interactions; interacting according to social rules; and maintaining social space



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Forming relationships Terminating relationships Regulating behaviours within interactions Interacting according to social rules Maintaining social space Complex interpersonal interactions, other specified Complex interpersonal interactions, unspecified
Beginning and maintaining interactions with others for a short or long period of time, in a contextually and socially appropriate manner, such as by introducing oneself, finding and establishing friendships and professional relationships, starting a relationship that may become permanent, romantic or intimate. Bringing interactions to a close in a contextually and socially appropriate manner, such as by ending temporary relationships at the end of a visit, ending long-term relationships with friends when moving to a new town or ending relationships with work colleagues, professional colleagues and service providers, and ending romantic or intimate relationships Regulating emotions and impulses, verbal aggression and physical aggression in interactions with others, in a contextually and socially appropriate manner Acting independently in social interactions and complying with social conventions governing one's role, position or other social status in interactions with others. Being aware of and maintaining a distance between oneself and others that is contextually, socially and culturally appropriate.


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