Help your students learn one of the most powerful SEL skills: pausing before reacting.This social story, “I Can Calm Down Before I Answer Back,” teaches children how to recognize early signs of frustration, use quick calming tools, and respond with respectful words instead of escalating. Designed specifically for children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), ADHD, autism, or emotional intensity, this story uses clear language, predictable structure, inclusive illustrations, and practical