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Social Story for Saying Excuse Me

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Social Story for Saying "Excuse Me" Parents talk to a lot of people on the phone.Parents talk to each other, and people they work with on the phone.They talk on the phone at home, at the office, and in thier car.Sometimes when... Read more...

Social Story on Making Agreements

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Natalia Acosta on Feb 17, 07

I am very friendly.I like playing games with my friends.Sometimes, I want to play one game and my friend wants to play a different game.I can try to make an agreement.I can ask my friend if she wants to play her game for a while, and play my game... Read more...

Asking when I want to go outside

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Monica Mejia on Jan 29, 07

I love going outsideWe have a trampoline and swings, and I can play with my doggiesIf I want to go outside and play I need to ask my mommy or my daddy for permissionMy mommy and daddy will be very happy if I ask for permission because that’s what... Read more...

When I'm at the store

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Monica Mejia on Jan 29, 07

Sometimes my mommy takes me to the storeSometimes we go alone, and sometimes my sister comes with usI can find many great things at the store that I really likeAnd sometimes I want to go see these thingsBut before I can see something that I like... Read more...

How to Use My Dinner Menu

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Daniela Tricoche on Jan 29, 07

Providing choice in foods can be a very powerful motivator for the picky eater. By creating a weekly "Dinner Menu" parents can introduce new foods to the child's repetoire while still allowing the child to have say in their dinner... Read more...

Social Story About Learning To Listen

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Natalia Acosta on Jan 23, 07

After the teacher rings her bell, she gives an instruction.It makes the teacher happy when all children look at her and are quiet.When the bell rings, I will look at my teacher, stop what I am doing, and be quiet. Children stop what they are... Read more...

Social Story on Saying Nice Things

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Monica Mejia on Jan 22, 07

At school kids sometimes say things about other kids. Sometimes these things may not be nice.They may say someone is “mean, has a big nose, or is stupid.”This is not okay. These things can make kids sad.When the kids... Read more...

Social Skills Exercise in Saying Nice Things

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Natalia Acosta on Jan 22, 07

The following exercise may help a child prepare for social situations in which saying something nice or paying a peer a compliment would be appropriate. Instructions: 1. Walk the child through each scenario and... Read more...

Social Story for Toilet Training

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes I have to go to the bathroom.Sometimes I have to go pee. Sometimes I have to have to go poop. Sometimes I have to go at home. Sometimes I have to go at school.After I go pee and poop I need to wipe myself. This is okay.I take... Read more...

Negative Emotions and Homework Don't Mix

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

By Shelonda Moreland on Nov 12, 06

Just like our children with their homework when we find things challenging, we get frustrated. We are often challanged when he feel unable to help our children handle their emotions. However, we can help... Read more...