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This social story was written to address a 2nd grade child with autism who was taking his pants and underwear off in the classroom, hallway, and other settings. Unfortunately, he would often listen to peers who told him to do it so that others would laugh. He of course did not understand the social context, that is, until I created this story. This story comes in word format so that it can be customized to fit your student's individual need.

This is a social story for high functioning children with autism or other disabilities to teach prosocial behaviors and more adaptive ways of getting needs met. This resource is 12 pages.

This social story teaches children where it's okay to touch friends and where it's NOT okay to touch friends. It is tailored to students with autism and other disabilities that impact communication. To implement this story, read it to the child several times the first day. Then, read it any time after the child touches someone inappropriately. If the child has not touched others inappropriately, read the story and offer a small reward for engaging in the appropriate behavior.

This social story helps children understand that even though they may hear certain words, it's not okay to repeat them. It is designed for children with autism and other disabilities who may be targeted by other children to get them to say things that they shouldn't.

This social story is for children who have a difficult time following directions the first time they are asked to do something. Use this social story paired with rewards and reinforcers to encourage children to engage in a desired behavior the first time they are asked. Make sure the story is read to them multiple times daily.

This is a social story to help school children learn to use the bathroom. Pair this story with regular scheduled bathroom breaks to quickly potty train your students. I implemented this story with a 5 year old child who has autism. I put him on a 30 minute bathroom schedule and read him the story three times daily. He earned a small reward for just sitting on the toilet, but if he produced number 1 or 2, the reward increased drastically. His pull-up was dry the first day and he was in underwe

This simple social story helps reduce stress an anxiety in children who are prone to having bathroom accidents at school. It validates feelings and establishes a routine for when accidents occur. It also helps build trust and rapport with staff who may have to help the child change wet clothes.

This is a social story to teach children appropriate behaviors as an alternative to putting their hands down their pants. It is ideal for children with autism and other disabilities impacting communication.

This is a social story designed to teach children about taking turns with a focus on how it makes others feel when we share and don't share.

This social story is designed to keep kids from picking their noses. It teaches the children the proper way to deal with an itchy nose that tickles. The goal is to have children use tissues instead of their fingers.

This assessment tool is useful for assessing the systems and structures in place for any classroom environment. It can be especially useful for new teachers who need guidance for setting up their rooms. This tool assesses multiple classroom domains including ecological factors, behavior systems, curriculum and instruction, This tool can be used by both administrators and teachers.

This social story defines what it means to be a good listener and outlines the expectation for students while the teacher is talking. The story teaches what should and should not be happening during instructional times.

This social story encourages children to be truthful and forthcoming when things happen that could cause them to get in trouble. To implement, read the story several times durning the day and offer reinforcement. If a child is dishonest, immediately read the story to redirect and focus on the target behavior. If the child is truthful, reward the child for being honest. It might be tricky to reward the child for telling the truth if they've done something bad, but a reward has to happen to i

This is a social story to help children with autism understand what will happen during Thanksgiving. It's designed to reduce anxiety at both home and school.

This social story helps children better understand school safety procedures and teaches what to expect during a lockdown drill. It is in Word format and can be customized to individual children by adding name of of the school along with names and pictures of teachers and staff.

This social story teaches children why they should not pick at their skin and provides prosocial alternatives to the behavior.

This behavior reflection sheet helps K through 4 learners to identify triggers and emotional responses. It also helps identify positive coping strategies and develops a plan of action for the next time the student encounters the trigger. This form is also great for data collection on behaviors and using as a teaching resource to remind students what coping skill they will use.

Use this tool to create a customized coping strategies toolbox for tier 2 and tier 3 students who have difficulties with self regulation. This simple one page guide will create support options for students when they are having difficulties or in crisis. Fill it out with them when they are calm and review their choices with them every morning. When the student starts to escalate, pull out this form that you completed with them and guide them to an effective coping strategy.

This is a simple social story to explain the Christmas holiday to children with developmental delays and/or autism and don't handle change in routine. It prepares them for the break away from school as well as some other events that may be taking place.

This social story is for children to better understand who essential workers are during the Covid-19 crisis. It can also be paired with essential worker coloring sheets and more.