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Soren's Talents

Soren is good at saying "please".
He has trouble saying "thank you".

Soren is good at going up the stairs.
He has trouble coming down.

Soren is good at sleeping through the night.
He has trouble taking naps.

Soren is good at keeping his toys in the tub.
He has trouble keeping the water in too.

Soren is good at identifying ducks.
He has trouble feeding them.

Soren is good at waiting resignedly.
He has trouble waiting quietly.

Soren is good at staying in one place.
He has trouble staying in one position.

Soren is good at drinking from an open cup.
He has trouble setting it down right-side up.

Soren is good at identifying food.
He has trouble identifying what is not food.

Soren is good at adapting to new people and places.
He has trouble adapting to a new timetable.

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