Getting Dressed Social Story

Description

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.

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.

Comes in col option only – no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale. This resource comes in both spelling options i.e colour/color, favourite/favorite etc.

Pages included are;
♦ I need to get dressed before I go out.
♦ My pyjamas are comfy, and I may like wearing these. (Alt spelling: My pajamas are comfy, and I may like wearing these.)
♦ I can wear my pyjamas in the house. But, when I go out, I should get dressed. (Alt spelling: I can wear my pajamas in the house. But, when I go out, I should get dressed.)
♦ If I am staying home, I can wear my comfy pyjamas. (Alt spelling: If I am staying home, I can wear my comfy pajamas.)
♦ When I come home from school or being out I can change into my pyjamas. (Alt spelling: When I come home from school or being out I can change into my pajamas.)
♦ First, I am going to find my clothes.
♦ Then, I will find matching socks and put them on my feet.
♦ Next, I can find some pants and put them on.
♦ Next, I can find a skirt and put it on.
♦ I might have to do up a zip or a button.
♦ I can ask for help if I need someone to help me with zips or buttons.
♦ Then I need to find a top. I put this on too.
♦ Next, I need to find my shoes, and put them on my feet.
♦ If it’s raining or muddy I can wear my wellies.
♦ Once I am dressed I am ready to go out!
♦ If it’s raining I should wear a coat and umbrella.
♦ If it’s really cold, I should wear a hat, scarf and gloves to keep me warm.
♦ If it’s sunny and warm I can wear shorts and a t-shirt.
♦ If it’s cold, I can wear a jumper and trousers.
♦ When it’s sunny, I use wear sunglasses and a hat.
♦ If I don’t know what to wear, I can watch the weather forecast.
♦ For school, I may need to wear a special uniform.
♦ When I go to events like a wedding, I may need to wear something special.

I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read – or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.

You can find more social stories here.