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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

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

Using a visual schedule provides children with a visual reminder of what to expect througout the day. It provides reassurance in the structure and routine of the classroom. It is helpful to review the schedule daily during morning group meetings. In addition, the visual schedule can be referenced througout the day by staff and children. Suggestion: Cut and paste the cards to sentence strips/contruction paper then laminate for durability.

The Problem Solvers! board game was created to help preschool age children practice their problem solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Promoting problem solving skills in the classroom helps children develop social emotional skills including self-regulation, expressing and understanding emotions, and developing social relationships. It also promotes cognitive development and communication skills. The game focuses on teaching the four steps to problem solving: Identifying the problem, Thinki