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How Do I Write Them? Meridith Pettigrew 2012
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Developed by Carol Gray and as defined by her website a social story describes a situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses in a specifically defined style and format. The goal of a social story is to explain abstract ideas in a patient and reassuring manner. (something different, what’s expected) It’s important to highlight existing as well as targeted appropriate behavior.
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Describe situations, skills, or concepts in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses Use positive language and states desired behaviors positively If you do mention negative behaviors, speak of them briefly “Sometimes people make mistakes…”
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Describe what behavior should look like Use first person Should practice or read often Format Storybook One page
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Susie won’t stand in line Why children stand and walk in lines What it’s like to be in a line How children know when it’s time to stand in a line
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How much time on the computer Running in the classroom Behavior on a field trip What to expect on a field trip Substitute teacher Examples!
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Brother has baseball practice Mom is going out of town Staying in your bed at night What I can take to bed at night Going on a Dr. Appointment It’s raining Picture of a house
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Have you ever need a social story? Spouses do! Friends do! Our children do! I have!
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I like my computer. I work on my computer a lot. Sometimes computer software has updates. Updates can be good. I should be happy. At first the updates will look weird and the tool bar will look very different! I like my old tool bar.
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It might take me some time to get used to the new tool bar. I should take a deep breath and just try. If I can't find a certain command that I used in the previous version of word, I shouldn’t panic. I can learn from an online tutorial like this one http://www.baycongroup.com/word2007/01_word2007.htmlhttp://www.baycongroup.com/word2007/01_word2007.html Maybe, just maybe I will like this new version……eventually It’s ok to be mad or frustrated. But I should not yell or scream at the computer guy. He is just doing his job. I need to be calm.
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Each child has two parents. I have two parents. Some parents live in one house. They are married. Some parents live in two houses. These parents are divorced. My parents are divorced. They live in two houses. My mom lives in one house. My dad lives in the other. What is the difference between these two phrases??
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Teaches “gist” or goal Can be a question, “What Will We Do at the Zoo?” “How Will We Get to the Zoo?” “Why Do Parents Hire Babysitters?”
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Descriptive Sentences * The main type of sentences * Truthful, opinion * Assumption free statements of facts * Opinions of neurotypical people * Answer Wh- questions
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Perspective Sentences * Thoughts and feelings of other people “ Some people believe in Santa Claus” “ When I hit someone, they feel sad”
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Affirmative Sentences * Express/share a commonly shared opinion but not opinions of individuals or small groups * Enhance the meaning of surrounding text Examples: “This is important” “This is OK” Many people wear bike helmets. This is as safe thing. My schedule will change. This is ok.
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Directive Sentences * Identify a suggested response * Identify choice of responses to a social concept, gently directing the behavior * Carefully develop these sentences, paying close attention to the possibility of literal interpretation. For ex., using phrases like I will or I can may lead the student to believe the response must be completed exactly as written with no room for error
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BoardMaker, real-time, clip art Avoid a lot of pictures Individualize to the student One general One per text line
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Fill in the blank sentences or circle the correct answer * Predict a next step * Make a guess about someone else * Make a guess about their own response * Demonstrate understanding When it is time for lunch my teacher usually___ During recess I may choose to____ When it is raining I should cry and yell or find something fun to play inside. When it time for bed I should throw a fit of hug my mom and go to my room.
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One sheet Several lines Storybook Read at circle time Read at bedtime
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Pick a calm and quiet place For young kids, sit to the side and slightly back Introduce the story with a simple, straightforward approach Have others read the story to the student Common sense dictates review You may not want to fade a social story (Kayla example)
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Type in Word and then print with multiple pages on one 8x11 sheet
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http://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/teacher- resources2.jsp?pageId=2161392240601226415747 290 http://www.ccsd.edu/littleTor.cfm?subpage=180 4 http://www.polyxo.com/socialstories/ http://www.thegraycenter.org/ http://www.fcps.edu/ss/its/howtos/socstor/soc stories.htm
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http://www.kansasasd.com/KSASD/Home_.html http://www.sandbox-learning.com/ http://www.do2learn.com/ http://www.autism4teachers.com/autism4teach ers_013.htm http://www.fcps.edu/ss/its/howtos/socstor/My %20Hello%20Book.pdf http://www.autisminspiration.com/public/depar tment47.cfm
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Social Story Readers Resource Package The New Social Story Book : Illustrated Edition by Carol Gray Writing with Symbols
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http://www.sandbox-learning.com
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In-service Training Staff: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________ Topics: Howgain a better understanding of the rationale behind social stories, how to write social stories for your classroom or home, make and take session Credit Received: 2 hours Meridith Pettigrew Director of Autism Services The King’s Daughters’ School
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