Appropriate Touch Visual
May 6, 2025
Family
- Hug
- Hold hands
- Kiss
Friends
- Side hug
- High five
- Wave
- Fist bump
- Shake hands
Boyfriends and Girlfriends
This type of touch is romantic.
- Hug
- Kiss
- Put their arms around each other
- Hold hands
People I Don’t Know Well
These are people like neighbors, therapists, teachers, support staff, or co-workers.
- Shake hands
- Fist bump
- High five
- Wave
Children Not in My Family
- Wave
Strangers
Safe Strangers
These are people like doctors, police officers, and fire persons. They may need to touch me if I am sick, in an unsafe situation, or need help.
Other Strangers
They are not allowed to touch me. I should not touch them.
Learn more in our Appropriate Touch Video.
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