What’s a social story?
A social story is a concise descriptive tool, used to illustrate a situation, event, concept or desired skill. Social stories model appropriate social cues and/or behavior, different perspectives of
What are Social Stories™? Carol Gray of the Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding developed Social stories™ and provide information on what to expect.
How Can Social Stories™ Help My Child?
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Assisting with and preparing for transitions or new experiences, e.g., the first day of school
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Supporting development of self-care skills, e.g., getting dressed
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Encouraging appropriate social skills, e.g., turn-taking in play and conversation
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Modeling expected or appropriate behavior
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Demonstrating what is unexpected or inappropriate behavior
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Understanding others’ perspectives and responses to situations
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Managing unexpected or stressful events or changes to routine, e.g., a new teacher
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Developing positive self-image/encouraging self-esteem
Scroll down for three free printables you can use to prepare a child for their transition back to school!
