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An introduction to Social Stories Social Stories were originally created in 1991 by Carol Gray, a Special Educator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD often have difficulty interpreting social cues and rules and one purpose of a Social Story is to describe a complete event or interaction so that children are introduced to who or what is involved and what may happen. Through the use of colorful pictures and specific language in the sentences, Social Stories can

An introduction to Social Stories Social Stories were originally created in 1991 by Carol Gray, a Special Educator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD often have difficulty interpreting social cues and rules and one purpose of a Social Story is to describe a complete event or interaction so that children are introduced to who or what is involved and what may happen. Through the use of colorful pictures and specific language in the sentences, Social Stories can h

A visual support for naptime

These visual rules are great to review before outside play time. They clearly detail the expectations of play time and can be used as reminders as needed. Laminate, cut up, and put the rules on a key ring for a more portable option for those who need it.

Bright, child-friendly, and exciting! These cards can be printed on cardstock or laminated and utilized in many games: tic-tac-toe, bingo, memory (if you make two sets), etc. Print on colored cardstock for even more excitement. Challenge children to tell you about a situation in which they would utilize this strategy to calm down, or give a situation and ask the child to show you what someone could to do help them calm down.

Personalizable social story for a boy about social anxiety. An introduction to Social Stories Social Stories were originally created in 1991 by Carol Gray, a Special Educator for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD often have difficulty interpreting social cues and rules and one purpose of a Social Story is to describe a complete event or interaction so that children are introduced to who or what is involved and what may happen. Through the use of colorful pictures

A handbook of best practices and resources for successful inclusion in community based early childhood settings.

A First/Then visual can be used during transitions to support young children. The pictures can be attached with Velcro and changed as needed throughout the day. The First/Then visual shows the child the behavior or activity that happens first, and what will follow.

This visual breaks down the steps of using the bathroom to guide a child in what is necessary in this routine. Review it before bathroom time, post it on the bathroom door, inside the stalls, above the sinks, etc.

A dynamic checklist to help young children with bedtime routines.

A social story for young children about what to expect on Halloween.

Help your child get ready in the morning! Print 2 sided. Cut on dashed line, fold on dotted line, add velcro dots.