Social Stories

Social stories are an essential tool in the classroom. These stories are short narratives that provide students with clear and concise information about social situations, expectations, and appropriate behaviour. They are particularly useful for students with special needs who struggle with communication and socialisation. They help students understand social cues, social norms, and how to interact with others. They can also be used to teach important life skills, such as personal hygiene, coping strategies, and problem-solving. By incorporating social stories into the curriculum, teachers can create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and social skills development.

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  • Getting a Job Social StoryGetting a Job Social Story

    Getting a Job Social Story, Visual Support

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when they want to – or have to – get a job. It helps students understand the benefits of having a job and what they can expect during the process of trying to find a job.

    Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

  • Getting Arrested Social StoryGetting Arrested Social Story

    Getting Arrested Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help to understand the process of getting arrested, and why this may happen.

    Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

  • Getting Changed for PE Social StoryGetting Changed for PE Social Story

    Getting Changed for PE Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when getting changed for PE. Some students may get anxious about having to change their clothing, especially when not in their home setting. This social story is a way to encourage students to understand why they should change into their PE kit, why PE is important hopefully encourage them to change into and wear their appropriate PE kit.

  • Getting Changed for Swimming Social StoryGetting Changed for Swimming Social Story

    Getting Changed for Swimming Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when getting changed for swimming. Some students may get anxious about having to change their clothing, especially when not in their home setting. This social story is a way to encourage students to understand why they should change into their swimming kit, why swimming is important hopefully encourage them to change into and wear their appropriate swimming kit.

  • Getting Dressed Social StoryGetting Dressed Social Story

    Getting Dressed Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with getting dressed. A lot of children struggle with understanding why they need to get dressed, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do it. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to get dressed, and also help promote independence.

  • Getting My Period Social StoryGetting My Period Social Story

    Getting My Period Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when preparing for their period. Periods can be very frightening for many young girls and I hope that this social story will help to ease some of those worries. This social story discusses the importance of a period and how they can deal with parts of a period – stomach cramps etc.

    This social story also comes with another alternative story as requested – see below.

  • Going on Holiday with 1 Parent Social StoryGoing on Holiday with 1 Parent Social Story

    Going on Holiday with 1 Parent Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when going on holiday with one parent. The social story comes in 2 options; Going on Holiday with Mum or Going on Holiday with Dad. Both stories encourage readers to go on holiday and how they can remain in touch with their other parent while they are away and how the parent will feel.

    Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

  • Going Shopping Social StoryGoing Shopping Social Story

    Going Shopping Social Story, Visual Support

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going shopping. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going shopping, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go shopping and also help promote independence.

    Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

  • Going to a New School Social StoryGoing to a New School Social Story

    Going to a New School Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when going to a new school. This social story talks students through the process of starting a new school and how it may make them feel, and how they can deal with those feelings.

    Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

  • Going to a Party Social StoryGoing to a Party Social Story

    Going to a Party Social Story, Visual Support

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when going to a party, especially for the first time. Many children find it exciting yet overwhelming and scary when they’re invited to a party and this social story is designed to help ease these feelings and prepare the reader for the party.

    Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

  • Going to a Restaurant Social StoryGoing to a Restaurant Social Story

    Going to a Restaurant Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help when going to a restaurant, especially for the first time. This social story is a great way to help readers understand the process of going to a restaurant, how to order food, what to do if they’re unsure of food, paying for their meal etc.

    Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

  • Going to College Social StoryGoing to College Social Story

    Going to College Social Story

    Are you looking for a visual going to college social story? This social story is perfect to use with your students or children who may be heading to college. This resource will help your students to understand the process of the next step in their life, going to college. This story is great to help…

  • Going to the Movies Social StoryGoing to the Movies Social Story

    Going to Movies (Cinema) Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the cinema / movies. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going to the cinema / movies, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the cinema / movies, and also help promote independence.

  • Going to the Beach Social StoryGoing to the Beach Social Story

    Going to the Beach Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the beach. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going to the beach, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the beach, and also help promote independence.

  • Going to the Dentist Social StoryGoing to the Dentist Social Story

    Going to the Dentist Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the dentist. A lot of children struggle with going to the dentist, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are going there or what to expect – mostly worried about pain. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the dentist, and also help promote independence.

  • Going to Doctors Social StoryGoing to Doctors Social Story

    Going to the Doctors Social Story

    This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the doctors. A lot of children struggle with going to the doctor, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are going there or what to expect – mostly worried about pain. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the doctors, and also help promote independence.

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