Monday, April 15, 2013

Spotlight on Special Needs: Social Stories

Posted by: Carmen N.
(Source: www.turotinginthetriangle.com)

 
There are many great resources for parents and children out there who may struggle with a type of special need. Special needs can vary from struggling with telling time to struggling with reading. Special needs can be in the area of academics or non-academics. Some special needs are social, emotional, and academic. Because there is such a vast array of special needs, we like to spotlight resources we think would be helpful depending on the family’s situations. We’ve highlighted one great resource below.
 
Resource: Social Stories
 
What Is It? Social stories are a way for children who struggle socially to read about and even act out appropriate responses to social situations at home or at school. These stories can also be about other life skills such as going to the dentist or checking out a book from the library. It is helpful to use these stories before the event occurs or after the event does not go well. In the social area, it gives the child words and options to use when she is having difficulty with coming up with her own.

Some common social stories are about:

  • Washing Hands
  • Using the Bathroom
  • Brushing Teeth
  • Taking Medicine
  • Using a Tissue
  • Getting a Haircut
  • Clipping Fingernails
  • Washing Hair
  • Taking Turns
  • Playing with Friends (in school and at home)
  • Sharing
  • Shopping at the grocery store
  • Going to the bank
  • Eating out

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