Pragmatics Kidz
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Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
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As both a parent and an educator, I know the power of words to transform a child's self-esteem. While I am a professional writer and journalist by trade, I have also taught language, literacy, and writing skills to middle and high school students. My biggest passion has been helping my young child overcome a speech delay. Through social stories, scaffolding, and the wonderful cadence of words that makes stories more memorable, I help children with speech delays develop confidence to speak, self-advocate, connect -- and be heard.
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School Conversation Skills Social Story: Staying on Topic & Taking Turns
This neuro-affirming social story unpacks the “hidden rules” of communication. Designed for students with pragmatic language challenges, this resource breaks down everyday social situations into simple, actionable steps. “Talking With Friends at School” social story helps students understand the social expectations of peer interaction through relatable, school-based examples and clear explanations. This 27-page printable PDF supports self-awareness, perspective-taking, and practical conversat
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
Riding the School Bus Social Story
This social story is designed for students with ADHD, as well as students with related attention and social communication challenges. "Riding the School Bus: A Story About Managing My Energy" walks your student through the social expectations of riding the bus, with a strong emphasis on building self-awareness. The story focuses on helping your student understand their triggers and develop the skills to manage their energy and behavior. This book covers essential bus riding behaviors like lini
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
Picture Day Social Story
Picture Day can be stressful for some children. But with the right preparation, it doesn't have to be. This social story helps young children - particularly those with rigidity, transition, and communication challenges - learn what they can expect, so they are not caught off guard. The social story also provides preschoolers with replacement strategies to navigate new demands and expectations, so they can have a stress-free and happy Picture Day.
PreK - 1st
Social Emotional Learning
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Experience
As both a parent and an educator, I know the power of words to transform a child's self-esteem. While I am a professional writer and journalist by trade, I have also taught language, literacy, and writing skills to middle and high school students. My biggest passion has been helping my young child overcome a speech delay. Through social stories, scaffolding, and the wonderful cadence of words that makes stories more memorable, I help children with speech delays develop confidence to speak, self-advocate, connect -- and be heard.
Teaching style
When I write, my goal is not to tell a child what to feel. Instead, I begin with acknowledgment that a child's feelings are always legitimate. From that vantage point, I then help them cultivate self-awareness of how situations may make them feel, and just as importantly, then learn the tools and replacement strategies they can use when feelings arise in uncomfortable or new social situations.
My own education history
I hold a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University; and a dual bachelor's degree in English and Political Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I graduated magna cum laude.
Additional biographical information
I'm a writer and journalist by trade.
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