BehavBuddies

This "Real vs. Pretend" Social Story is designed to help young learners or individuals with developmental differences understand the important distinction between what is real and what is pretend (or fake). This resource uses clear, simple language and visuals to support comprehension and engagement. What's Included: Social Story – A child-friendly story that explains the concept of real versus pretend using everyday examples. The story supports perspective-taking, safety awareness, and criti

Help children understand the important concepts of private vs. public behaviors, spaces, and actions with this child-friendly social story designed to teach in a simple, engaging, and age-appropriate way. This resource is perfect for use at school, in therapy sessions, or at home. The story uses clear language and gentle illustrations to help children understand the difference between public and private settings, such as what’s appropriate in public spaces, what should remain private, and why th

This Hair Washing Social Story is a supportive, ready-to-use resource designed to help children and teens who experience challenges with hair washing due to sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or unfamiliarity with the routine.The social story uses simple, reassuring language and visuals to explain each step of the hair-washing process. It promotes understanding, reduces anxiety, and helps encourage independence in personal hygiene. What's Included:A fully illustrated social story about hair washing

This is a behavior support resource designed to help children learn how to share a parent’s time, practice waiting, and better understand and express their emotions. The resource includes: A child-friendly social story about waiting for Mom’s time A list of WH questions (who, what, when, where, why, how) to walk through while reading A simple 3-step implementation guide for parents, making it easy to use at home This tool is ideal for teachers, BCBAs, or therapists to send home as a parent-fri

This resource is a fully illustrated, child-friendly social story designed to help children learn how to tolerate and accept losing. It teaches that losing is a normal and expected part of playing games, while also addressing the difference between safe and unsafe behaviors that may occur after a loss. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me at vlecroy.bcba@gmail.com.

This ZIP file includes a PDF training and a play behavior data collection sheet designed for BCBAs to train RBTs on how to teach and track pretend play skills. Training Covers: What pretend play is and why it matters How to set up successful play environments Antecedent strategies (e.g., choice-making) Shaping and scaffolding play Role-play activities 12-question post-training quiz Includes a ready-to-use data sheet for RBTs to track: Preferred play items Duration of play Prompt levels Client r

These school-based choice boards are designed to support non-speaking or minimally speaking students by offering visual and accessible ways to communicate, make choices, and engage meaningfully throughout the school day. Each board targets a specific area of need, using pictures and symbols to promote independence, communication, and self-regulation. Choice Board Categories: 1. Sensory Needs / Coping Strategies Helps students identify and select tools or activities that support self-regulation a

This engaging and fully illustrated personal story helps children understand the important concept of personal space and respecting other people’s "bubble." Using child-friendly language, the story breaks down a complex social skill into simple, relatable terms, making it perfect for early learners or students who benefit from social-emotional learning support. The resource includes: - A fully illustrated social story - Language tailored for young children - Clear examples of what personal space

This is a printable PDF data collection sheet designed to accompany the Hair Washing Social Story.BCBAs can use this tool to support data collection on hair washing goals either in the home environment with caregivers or during simulated practice sessions in a clinic setting. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to reach out via email at vlecroy.bcba@gmail.com.