Behavior difficulties in Autism
This collection of 100 social skills stories covers a wide range of situations and skills, for a more detailed look at this package click the link below.
Therefore many teachers and teaching assistants use social stories for students with autism as a means of helping their student deal with school and classroom issues from lining up to hometime!
A child beginning Preschool should be able to preform certain tasks and be able to listen to the teacher, this collection of social skills stories for preschool autism WILL HELP the child with autism navigate this difficult transition and learn new skills and behaviours
As with any child there will be some mistakes, but for the child with autism learning how to use the toilet or potty can be confusing and stressful. This collection of social stories for potty training WILL HELP your youngster to grasp this new skill!
As we grow the importance of hygiene plays a big part in our lives, so what if you DO NOT understand the need for hygiene and struggle to learn these confusing but necessary skills? This collection of social stories for good hygiene habits WILL HELP your youngster with autism cope with hygiene skills from tooth brushing to puberty and menstruation.
However when you have Autism the teenage years can be VERY STRESSFUL and confusing, with the onset of "Puberty" and all that entails to relationships, transitions and changing routines this time in a youngsters life CAN be DIFFICULT TO MASTER. Social stories for teenagers with autism CAN HELP the teen with autism understand many of the issues they CAN face during the teenage years and HELP the teen with autism to master this difficult time.
However this MAY NOT the case for Asperger Syndrome adolescents. This confusing and stressful phase in life CAN really throw the Aspie teen and in some cases lead to depression. Therefore using supports such as social stories for Asperger Syndrome adolescents CAN HELP the Aspie teen navigate this DIFFICULT time in their life and SHOW them what is expected of them and what they can expect of others.
A child with autism will have social skills deficits and display at times difficult behaviours, which at times can be HARD to deal with. With Autism ALL behaviour happens for a reason an INTERNAL or EXTERNAL FACTOR, A TRIGGER. Using social skills stories for behaviour issues can help calm a child with autism, and teach them how to control and deal with issues and skills that ARE causing them troubles.
Typically we learn "HOW TO" do things from people watching, our peers, parents, teachers, TV, books and so on, this is a natural process.
A child on the autism spectrum lacks the ability to naturally learn "HOW TO" and will need some guidance and support to learn skills and behaviours that we probably already take for granted. Social stories CAN HELP the child on the autism spectrum learn many of the EVERYDAY LIFE skills and behaviours that they are struggling with.
For the ASD child learning social skills is difficult and can be stressful, therefore social supports ARE generally needed. Social stories teaching social skills ARE used to help teach vital skills such as "Taking Turns", "Making Mistakes", "Asking other kids to play" and so on through to more complicated skills and behaviours.
But for a child on the autism spectrum Halloween can cause distress, with costumes, chaos, candy and out of the ordinary behaviour! Children with autism like routines and sameness, something which Halloween is not! Using Social Stories CAN HELP your child on the spectrum understand and enjoy Halloween.
However when you have autism this out of the ordinary behaviour can be confusing, and many young autistic individuals struggle to understand what is expected of them and what they should be expecting of others. A social skills story CAN HELP young autistic individuals understand and deal with this special day.
But for a child with autism Christmas can cause distress and confusion. Typically children with autism live in a rigid literal World so Christmas with it's fairy tales, tinsel, chaos, excitement, parties and festivities CAN cause a lot of distress. Coping with the build up to and the actual Holiday can be eased a great deal by using social stories for Christmas TO HELP explain what is happening and why and HELP the child understand the "wh" questions - who, where, what, why and when as well as "HOW" all HELPING make a wonderful Christmas.
Mother's Day is the day we celebrate our Mother's, with gifts, treats and a nice day off!
But for a child with autism understanding this special day is difficult. Living in a literal World where routine and sameness is key this unusual day can cause confusion. But with social stories for Mother's Day a child on the spectrum can be HELPED TO UNDERSTAND this special day and celebrate this day with their own Mother.
But for may individuals with autism sensory processing issues can be a REAL ISSUE Typically it CAN mean that some individuals with autism spectrum disorder WILL over react or under react to sensory stimuli. The AIM of the social skills story is to help the individual on the spectrum deal with sensory stimuli.
But for a child with autism eating can become a routine and introducing NEW FOODS can become a nightmare for many families. On the other hand for some ASD children eating a certain food can become an obsession! These and other eating issues can be dealt with by USING SOCIAL STORIES for healthy eating habits and diet. A good social skills story can really HELP parents to introduce GOOD EATING HABITS. Visual social story cards ARE small laminated cards approx 8cm x 11cm in size Visual social story cards break down the skill or situation into small sections. Each card represents a section or piece of the skill. Visually rich with appropriate image/ pictures. Visual social story cards folders are A6 in size with the actual cards approx 8cm x 11cm in size
Visual social story cards folders ARE used to help teach social awareness skills to students with autism spectrum disorder. The folders are light weight and portable making them convenient to use anywhere. The hard back of the folder means that the cards will not get spoilt or wet.
100 Social skills stories
Social stories are used to help children and young people with autism learn and approach skills and behaviours that they are or will struggle with.
Social stories for students with autism
Students with autism may find school difficult to navigate, students with autism can quickly become distressed amidst the chaos of recess, or misunderstand the rules of the classroom.
Social skills stories for preschool autismStarting Preschool is daunting for any youngster, but when your child has Autism, this massive step can be even HARDER
Social stories for potty training
For a youngster with autism social skills DO NOT come naturally and learning "Potty" is a skill that CAN take a bit of time to master
Social stories for good hygiene habitsHygiene is an essential life skill, and for typically maturing children and young people this is a naturally learnt skill. For the youngster with autism hygiene can be a confusing and stressful skill that does not necessarily come naturally!
Social stories for teenagers with autismFor the majority of us our teenage years are probably our most social years
Social stories for Asperger Syndrome adolescents
The teenage years for the vast majority of us are our most social years
Social skills stories for behaviour issues
Autism is a complicated neurological disorder which affects the way a person processes information, thinks, acts, re-acts and behaves
Social stories "How To"
Social stories teaching social skills
Social skills for the vast majority of us come naturally, we watch our parents, peers and teachers and learn vital EVERY DAY SKILLS.
Social stories to help YOUR child enjoy Halloween
Halloween can be a lot of fun for the vast majority of children
Social stories for Valentines Day
Valentine Day is a very special day for many young people, with messages of love, flowers, candy and couples expressing love for each other.
Social stories for Christmas
Christmas is for the vast majority of children a very special time, full of wonder and excitement.
Social stories for Mother's Day
Social stories dealing with autism sensory processing issuesWe all use our senses every day - Touch, Taste, Sight, Smell, Sound and "Feel"
Social stories for healthy eating habits and diet
For the vast majority of us eating can be a pleasure, we enjoy NEW FOODS and going out to eat.
Visual Social Story Cards
Visual Social Story Cards Folder